Liberty Middle School

801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,102 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Liberty Middle School's student population of 1,102 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,102 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#348 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
70%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #348 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
1,102 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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