- Enrollment
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, AL
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000801798
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Madison, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-318 students YoY
Liberty Middle School shrank from 1,493 students in 2022-23 to 1,175 in 2023-24 (-21.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-318 students YoY 010000801798 · Madison, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,103 enr · 14.1:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James Clemens High School (2,159 students)
Liberty Middle School shrank from 1,493 students in 2022-23 to 1,175 in 2023-24 (-21.3%). Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Clemens
James Clemens High School
2,159 students
- Bob Jones High
Bob Jones High School
2,048 students
- This school
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Midtown Elemen
Midtown Elementary School
1,097 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
1,054 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
965 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 1,103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 66% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,103 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,103
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
African American 18.9%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Liberty Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Madison City reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clemens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
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 (~1,103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 1,103 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,493 (2022-23) → 1,175 (2023-24), down 318.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% lower 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 School?
19.8% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Madison, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison City?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students), Bob Jones High School (2,048 students), and Midtown Elementary School (1,097 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.