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Liberty Middle School vs. Laredo Middle School

Should you attend Liberty Middle School or Laredo Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Liberty Middle School
21500 East Dry Creek Road
Aurora, CO 80016
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Laredo Middle School
5000 South Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80015
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Laredo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 842 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Laredo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
842 students
874 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laredo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laredo Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laredo Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laredo Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#625 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1057 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laredo Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in CO)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laredo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laredo Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Liberty Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laredo Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
287
263
Grade 7 Students
297
303
Grade 8 Students
258
308

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laredo Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laredo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laredo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laredo Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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