Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR BEST, THEN BETTER!
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
11%
5%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #1251 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cougar Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
857 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Liberty Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Bethel School District.
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