- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnson City, TN
Liberty Bell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Bell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470213002268
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Bell Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 987
- students enrolled
Liberty Bell Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Bell Middle School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Liberty Bell Middle School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470213002268 · Johnson City, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Science Hill High School (2,359 students)
Liberty Bell Middle School held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Liberty Bell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Science Hill H
Science Hill High School
2,359 students
- This school
Liberty Bell Middle School
987 students
- Indian Trail M 786
Indian Trail Middle School
786 students
- Lake Ridge Ele 632
Lake Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Woodland Eleme 537
Woodland Elementary
537 students
- Fairmont Eleme 530
Fairmont Elementary
530 students
What this shows Liberty Bell Middle School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Bell Middle School compares
Liberty Bell Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Liberty Bell Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Johnson City reports $12,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Bell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Bell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Johnson City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Bell Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Bell Middle School?
Liberty Bell Middle School has 987 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Bell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Bell Middle School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Bell Middle School?
Liberty Bell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Bell Middle School rank among public schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Bell Middle School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides Liberty Bell Middle School, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Indian Trail Middle School (786 students), and Lake Ridge Elementary (632 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.