Serving 503 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Park Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Liberty Park Middle School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Park Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Park Middle School is 0.38, which is less 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
#44 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Park Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Park Middle School is ranked #44 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Liberty Park Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pizitz Middle School, Berry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Park Middle School?
503 students attend Liberty Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Liberty Park Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Park Middle School?
Liberty Park Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Park Middle School offer ?
Liberty Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Park Middle School part of?
Liberty Park Middle School is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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