Very Good
#633 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 29% in state
Heritage Middle School
Middle School · Liberty 53 · Liberty, MO
A Liberty 53 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 W KANSAS, Liberty, MO 64068
- Math 57% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heritage 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. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$95,425
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Discovery Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| South Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 808 | 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.
Liberty 53
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Middle School is listed in LIBERTY 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in Liberty, MO, part of Liberty 53, serving approximately 751 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Middle School rank in MO?
Heritage Middle School ranks #633 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Heritage Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?
No, Heritage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Middle School?
25.4% of students at Heritage 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (816) 736-5380
- Area population (ZIP 64068)
- 37,466
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64068; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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