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West Liberty Middle School

203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 5-8, West Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Liberty Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Liberty Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#915 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Liberty Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Liberty Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Liberty Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of West Liberty Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Liberty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Liberty Middle School's ranking?
West Liberty Middle School is ranked #915 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Liberty Middle School often compared to?
West Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Liberty High School, Wilton Elementary School, West Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Liberty Middle School?
399 students attend West Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Liberty Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Liberty Middle School?
West Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Liberty Middle School offer ?
West Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Liberty Middle School part of?
West Liberty Middle School is part of West Liberty Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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