Below Average
#1056 of 1,280 schools in IA
West Liberty Middle School
Middle School · West Liberty Comm School District · West Liberty, IA
A West Liberty Comm School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
203 E. 7th St, West Liberty, IA 52776
- Math 59% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Liberty Middle School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Liberty Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Liberty), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,947
Median home value
$197,900
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Liberty Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Liberty Middle School is listed in West Liberty Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Liberty Middle School
West Liberty Middle School is a public middle school in West Liberty, IA, part of West Liberty Comm School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Liberty Middle School
What grades does West Liberty Middle School serve?
West Liberty Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Liberty Middle School?
West Liberty Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Liberty Middle School rank in IA?
West Liberty Middle School ranks #1,056 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Liberty Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Liberty Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 West Liberty Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Liberty Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Liberty Middle School a charter school?
No, West Liberty Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Liberty Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Liberty Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Liberty Middle School?
50.6% of students at West Liberty Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Muscatine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (319) 627-2118
- Area population (ZIP 52776)
- 5,023
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52776; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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