LIBERTY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.libertyavems.com

450 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Avenue Middle School (I.S. 166) is a public school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 19, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area and functions as a neighborhood anchor for the local community. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, placing a significant emphasis on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Liberty Avenue Middle School typically offers various extracurricular programs, arts initiatives, and student support services intended to boost engagement and provide a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on collaborative learning and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are equipped to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

450

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIBERTY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	299
Black	106
Asian	24
Two or More	6
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (66.4%)
Black
106 (23.6%)
Asian
24 (5.3%)
White
8 (1.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
Phone:	(718)647-1301
Website:	http://www.libertyavems.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 141

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 148

Ungraded 1