Serving 329 students in grades 5-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #608 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School, Horace J. Good Middle School, Kenneth Henderson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
329 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Pratt School District.
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