- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, OH
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444505379
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Liberty Middle School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390444505379 · Newark, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 19.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Liberty Middle School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- This school 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- Carson Element 414
Carson Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 456 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Liberty Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Newark
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
35.5% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Middle School rank among middle schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Heritage Middle School (416 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.