LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.lps53.org/lms

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located at 1500 S. Withers in Liberty, Missouri, is a key academic institution within the Liberty Public School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent years. The school emphasizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to the district's high schools.

As a prominent part of the Liberty community, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, designed to promote well-rounded growth. By leveraging the district’s commitment to modern learning initiatives and collaborative teaching, Liberty Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and character development in all its students. Further information regarding specific programs, staff contact, and school calendars can be found on their official website.

609

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	51
Black	43
Asian	13
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

White
456 (74.9%)
Hispanic
51 (8.4%)
Two or More
44 (7.2%)
Black
43 (7.1%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-5410
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/lms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 206

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 214