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#2471 of 3,778 schools in FL
Liberty Middle
Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3405 S CHICKASAW TRL, Orlando, FL 32829
- Math 41% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,138
Median home value
$348,800
Median rent
$1,858/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Family Christian Academy OrlandoPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Avalon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 864 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #162 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 896 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,471 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Middle
What grades does Liberty Middle serve?
Liberty Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Middle rank in FL?
Liberty Middle ranks #2,471 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Liberty Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Liberty Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Liberty Middle a charter school?
No, Liberty Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Middle a Title I school?
No, Liberty Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Middle?
62.6% of students at Liberty Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (407) 249-6440
- Area population (ZIP 32829)
- 20,123
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32829; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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