Very Good
#1667 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
Liberty Avenue Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #19 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 LINWOOD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11208
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Avenue Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Avenue Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 94Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,988
Median home value
$638,200
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| MS 935Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| East New York Middle School of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Jhs 292 Margaret S DouglasEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 302 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #19
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #14 of 52
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Liberty Avenue Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Avenue Middle School
Liberty Avenue Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 431 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Avenue Middle School
What grades does Liberty Avenue Middle School serve?
Liberty Avenue Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Liberty Avenue Middle School?
Liberty Avenue Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Avenue Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Avenue Middle School rank in NY?
Liberty Avenue Middle School ranks #1,667 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Liberty Avenue Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Avenue Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Avenue Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Avenue Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Liberty Avenue Middle School a charter school?
No, Liberty Avenue Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Avenue Middle School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Avenue Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Avenue Middle School?
94.7% of students at Liberty Avenue 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (718) 647-1301
- Area population (ZIP 11208)
- 106,901
- Area average commute
- 45.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 11208; 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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