Benito Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
Should I attend Benito Middle School or Liberty Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benito Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,025 students in grades 6-8, Benito Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,139 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,025 students
1,139 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1451 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
312
341
Grade 7 Students
326
408
Grade 8 Students
387
390
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
32%
% Black
26%
29%
% White
30%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%