Serving 363 students in grades 7-8, Liberal South Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Liberal South Middle School?
363 students attend Liberal South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Liberal South Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberal South Middle School?
Liberal South Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberal South Middle School offer ?
Liberal South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Liberal South Middle School part of?
Liberal South Middle School is part of Liberal School District.
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