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#280 of 451 schools in ND
Liberty Middle School
Middle School · West Fargo 6 · West Fargo, ND
A West Fargo 6 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 36th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Fargo), 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
$97,206
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 979 | Compare → |
| Discovery Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| West Fargo Middle Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 9 | 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.
West Fargo 6
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Middle School is listed in WEST FARGO 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School is a public middle school in West Fargo, ND, part of West Fargo 6, serving approximately 1,070 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Middle School
What grades does Liberty Middle School serve?
Liberty Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,070 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Middle School rank in ND?
Liberty Middle School ranks #280 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Liberty Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Liberty Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Liberty Middle School a charter school?
No, Liberty Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Middle School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Middle School?
22.4% of students at 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (701) 356-2671
- Area population (ZIP 58078)
- 39,946
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 58078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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