Liberty-Benton Middle School

462 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty-Benton Middle School, located in Findlay, Ohio, serves as a vital component of the Liberty-Benton Local School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering student growth during their formative middle-grade years. By emphasizing a balance of rigorous core academics and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while promoting a positive and inclusive school culture.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both excellence and community engagement within the Hancock County area. Beyond its standard curriculum, Liberty-Benton Middle School provides various opportunities for students to explore their interests through athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By prioritizing personalized learning and character development, the faculty strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential as both learners and responsible citizens.

462

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty-Benton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	11

White
399 (86.4%)
Hispanic
40 (8.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)

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-Benton Local
Phone:	(419)422-9166
Website:	http://www.liberty-benton.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 5 121

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 106