LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public middle school serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. Situated at 4773 SW 95th St, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on the academic and personal development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger district-wide system, Liberty Middle School is committed to meeting state academic standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to prepare young adolescents for their transition to high school.

The school operates under the guidance of the Marion County School Board, emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with elective opportunities. By fostering a community-oriented atmosphere, Liberty Middle School aims to encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Marion County Public Schools website at http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/.

1,365

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	509
Black	246
Asian	52
Two or More	61
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
509 (37.3 %)
White
488 (35.8 %)
Black
246 (18.0 %)
Two or More
61 (4.5 %)
Asian
52 (3.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	MARION
Phone:	(352)291-7930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 449

Grade 7 430

Grade 8 486