- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lemoore, CA
Liberty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062136003169
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136003169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Liberty Middle held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062136003169 · Lemoore, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 20.5:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students)
Liberty Middle held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty Middle
636 students
- P. W. Engvall
P. W. Engvall Elementary
534 students
- Lemoore Elemen
Lemoore Elementary
508 students
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
464 students
- Cinnamon Eleme
Cinnamon Elementary
454 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
434 students
What this shows Liberty Middle reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle compares
Liberty Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$15,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 14.8%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Liberty Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lemoore Union Elementary reports $15,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. W. Engvall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemoore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Lemoore
2 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle
How many students attend Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lemoore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle?
65.3% of students at Liberty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lemoore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lemoore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides Liberty Middle, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students), Lemoore Elementary (508 students), and Meadow Lane Elementary (464 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.