Serving 873 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 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 873 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #654 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunder Ridge Middle School, Campus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
873 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
View the Liberty Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
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