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#1676 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 49% in state
Liberty Junior School
Middle School · Lakota Local · Liberty Township, OH
A Lakota Local middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7055 Dutchland Blvd, Liberty Township, OH 45044
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Junior School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Junior School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty Township), 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
$71,942
Median home value
$230,400
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Lakota Plains Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Lakota Ridge Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Mason Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,665 | 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.
Lakota Local
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Junior School is listed in Lakota Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Junior School
Liberty Junior School is a public middle school in Liberty Township, OH, part of Lakota Local, serving approximately 716 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Junior School
What grades does Liberty Junior School serve?
Liberty Junior School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Liberty Junior School?
Liberty Junior School has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Junior School rank in OH?
Liberty Junior School ranks #1,676 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Liberty Junior School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Junior School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Junior School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Junior School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Liberty Junior School a charter school?
No, Liberty Junior School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Junior School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Junior School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Junior School?
21.6% of students at Liberty Junior 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
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (513) 777-4420
- Area population (ZIP 45044)
- 54,452
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 45044; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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