- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallatin, TN
Liberty Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402010442
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Creek Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 652
- students enrolled
Liberty Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402010442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Liberty Creek Middle School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 470402010442 · Gallatin, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Liberty Creek Middle School grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Liberty Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 652
Liberty Creek Middle School
652 students
What this shows Liberty Creek Middle School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Creek Middle School compares
Liberty Creek Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Liberty Creek Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Gallatin
3 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Creek Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Creek Middle School?
Liberty Creek Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Creek Middle School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Creek Middle School?
Liberty Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Liberty Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Gallatin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Liberty Creek Middle School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.