Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Bell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Bell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Liberty Bell Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Bell Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Bell Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
9%
21%
White
66%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Bell Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Bell Middle School is ranked #219 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Liberty Bell Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Bell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Bell Middle School?
898 students attend Liberty Bell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Liberty Bell Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Bell Middle School?
Liberty Bell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Bell Middle School offer ?
Liberty Bell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Bell Middle School part of?
Liberty Bell Middle School is part of Johnson City School District.
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