- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856008704
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856008704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Liberty Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 262856008704 · Canton, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 19.9:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Liberty Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- This school
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- Discovery Midd 731
Discovery Middle School
731 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 19.3%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Liberty Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
21.1% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.