Serving 868 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Middle School serves the southern part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 868 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #625 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campus Middle School, Thunder Ridge Middle School, Laredo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
868 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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