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Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Middle School · Lawrence · Lawrence, KS
A middle school in Lawrence, KS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), 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
$56,340
Median home value
$228,100
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Mills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Lawrence West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is a public middle school in Lawrence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
What grades does Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School serve?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School rank in KS?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks #1,215 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School a charter school?
No, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
58.6% of students at Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (785) 832-5400
- Area population (ZIP 66044)
- 29,052
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 24.7
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66044; 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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