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#435 of 967 schools in NE
Top 45% in state
Liberty Middle School
Middle School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10820 WITTMUSS DR, Papillion, NE 68046
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.7%
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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Papillion), 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
$113,708
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Sword of the Spirit Elementary-high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| La Vista Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 3.5 mi | 32 | 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.
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.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Middle School is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School is a public middle school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 541 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Middle School
What grades does Liberty Middle School serve?
Liberty Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 15.5:1. 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 NE?
Liberty Middle School ranks #435 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Liberty Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
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?
20.7% 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (402) 514-3600
- Area population (ZIP 68046)
- 34,110
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 68046; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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