- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty, TX
Liberty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482745003088
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Liberty Middle held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 482745003088 · Liberty, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 17.2:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty H S (768 students)
Liberty Middle held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty H S
Liberty H S
768 students
- Liberty El
Liberty El
685 students
- This school
Liberty Middle
534 students
- San Jacinto El
San Jacinto El
451 students
What this shows Liberty Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle compares
Liberty Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 40.4%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Liberty Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Isd reports $12,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Similar size | 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
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle
How many students attend Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty, TX. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle?
63.0% of students at Liberty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Liberty, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty Isd?
Besides Liberty Middle, Liberty Isd also operates Liberty H S (768 students), Liberty El (685 students), and San Jacinto El (451 students). See the Liberty Isd district page for the complete list.