- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camas, WA
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530081003066
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Liberty Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530081003066 · Camas, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 19.1:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Liberty Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camas High Sch
Camas High School
2,026 students
- Skyridge Middl 760
Skyridge Middle School
760 students
- This school 708
Liberty Middle School
708 students
- Woodburn Eleme 553
Woodburn Elementary
553 students
- Dorothy Fox 497
Dorothy Fox
497 students
- Helen Baller E 487
Helen Baller Elem
487 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 708 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Washington average of 45.0%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 7.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Liberty Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camas School District reports $15,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen Baller Elem | Smaller | Similar 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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Camas
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
17.9% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Camas, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 middle schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Camas on the city page.
What other schools are in Camas School District?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students), Skyridge Middle School (760 students), and Woodburn Elementary (553 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.