HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.lps53.org/hms

757 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located at 600 W. Kansas in Liberty, Missouri, is a key component of the Liberty Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a district known for its commitment to high educational standards, Heritage Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while promoting both intellectual curiosity and social development.

The school places a strong focus on community and student growth, utilizing a variety of extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities to ensure a positive school culture. By leveraging resources provided through the Liberty Public Schools network, Heritage Middle School provides its students with access to modern facilities and a dedicated staff focused on student success. For families and community members interested in more specific information regarding school events, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active online presence through its official website at http://hms.liberty.k12.mo.us/.

757

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	64
Black	36
Asian	14
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
572 (75.6%)
Two or More
67 (8.9%)
Hispanic
64 (8.5%)
Black
36 (4.8%)
Asian
14 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)736-5380
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 257

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 248