- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Killeen, TX
Liberty Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566007784
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Hill Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Hill Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Hill Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Liberty Hill Middle held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482566007784 · Killeen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.3:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Liberty Hill Middle held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Liberty Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 674
Liberty Hill Middle
674 students
What this shows Liberty Hill Middle reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Hill Middle compares
Liberty Hill Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 13.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Liberty Hill Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Hill Middle
How many students attend Liberty Hill Middle?
Liberty Hill Middle has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Hill Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Hill Middle?
57.9% of students at Liberty Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Hill Middle is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Hill Middle?
Liberty Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Hill Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Liberty Hill Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.