Liberty Middle School

www.newarkcityschools.org

471 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located at 1055 Evans Blvd in Newark, Ohio, is a key component of the Newark City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support students during their critical middle school years. As part of the broader district, Liberty Middle School emphasizes preparing students for high school success by aligning its curriculum with state standards while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Liberty Middle School is integrated into the Newark city community, utilizing the resources and support provided by the district’s central administration. The school’s official website, accessible at http://www.newarkcityschools.org, serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, district news, and academic calendars. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages student engagement and development.

471

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	19
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
386 (82.0 %)
Two or More
40 (8.5 %)
Black
20 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
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:	Newark City
Phone:	(740)670-7320
Website:	http://www.newarkcityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 165

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 174