Liberty Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should I attend Liberty Middle School or West 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 Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 788 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
788 students
633 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#207 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
211
Grade 7 Students
291
203
Grade 8 Students
249
219
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
59%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%