Liberty Middle School

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526 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located at 1 Kelly Drive in West Orange, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the West Orange Public School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances core curriculum standards with personal growth. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that helps students navigate the transitional years of early adolescence, preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Liberty Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional learning into the student experience. The school aims to cultivate a diverse and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage critically with their studies and participate actively in their school community. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, diverse learning opportunities, and a focus on character development, Liberty Middle School strives to meet the unique educational needs of every student it serves.

526

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	182
Black	228
Asian	26
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
228 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
182 (34.7 %)
White
63 (12.0 %)
Asian
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)243-8650
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/16
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 228

Grade 8 267

Ungraded 31