Liberty Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should I attend Liberty Middle School or Discovery 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
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,416 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,374 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,416 students
1,374 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#89 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
493
461
Grade 7 Students
456
445
Grade 8 Students
467
468
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
57%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%