Liberty Middle

www.burke.k12.nc.us/lms/

457 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located in Morganton, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Burke County Public Schools district. Situated on Enola Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational environment that supports students during their formative middle school years. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond core academics, Liberty Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a supportive culture, utilizing the district’s resources to meet the diverse needs of their student body. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or contact details, the school maintains an official presence through the Burke County Public Schools website.

457

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	76
Black	11
Asian	21
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
324 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
76 (16.6 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)
Asian
21 (4.6 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)437-1330
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/lms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 165