Liberty Park Middle School

Summary:

Liberty Park Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vestavia, Alabama, with a student population of 503. The school is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Liberty Park Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Alabama, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments, significantly outpacing state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.64% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English, compared to the state average of 53.32%. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse than some nearby schools, such as Irondale Middle School and Oak Mountain Middle School.

Compared to nearby schools, Liberty Park Middle School consistently outperforms on state assessments, with its Hispanic and special education student subgroups performing particularly well. The school also spends more per student ($14,344) than nearby schools like Pizitz Middle School ($10,929 per student) and Oak Mountain Middle School ($8,399 per student), which may contribute to its strong academic performance and low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17035 Liberty Pkwy
       Vestavia, AL  35242-7539


(205) 402-5450

District: Vestavia Hills City

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,344 Help


Students who attend Liberty Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    Vestavia Hills High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Park Middle School:

Elementary:    Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
    Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Asian:
7.6%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Park Middle School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), Asian (7.6%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Park Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Park Middle School is $14,344.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Park Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Park Middle School 7th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Liberty Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Vestavia Hills City:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestavia Hills City 2nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.10 12th 425 97.2%
2010 89.71 16th 435 96.3%
2011 90.64 14th 435 96.8%
2012 88.39 17th 436 96.1%
2013 87.45 12th 436 97.2%
2014 97.81 6th 438 98.6%
2015 98.78 5th 430 98.8%
2016 98.65 7th 432 98.4%
2017 99.14 3rd 432 99.3%
2018 98.14 7th 423 98.3%
2019 98.26 6th 437 98.6%
2021 99.36 2nd 440 99.5%
2022 98.18 4th 432 99.1%
2023 96.92 10th 437 97.7%
2024 97.34 7th 442 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.72 12th 223 94.6%
2019 91.46 7th 254 97.2%
2021 87.54 6th 274 97.8%
2022 93.91 7th 256 97.3%
2023 73.98 33rd 281 88.3%
2024 98.08 3rd 281 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.98 8th 349 97.7%
2019 92.21 11th 396 97.2%
2024 81.12 55th 437 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 99.10 3rd 380 99.2%
2018 97.91 3rd 392 99.2%
2019 95.81 10th 399 97.5%
2021 98.73 2nd 415 99.5%
2022 96.96 5th 423 98.8%
2023 96.01 8th 417 98.1%
2024 95.50 11th 426 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.45 7th 380 98.2%
2018 98.16 8th 397 98.0%
2019 98.61 3rd 399 99.2%
2021 99.36 2nd 418 99.5%
2022 98.27 4th 427 99.1%
2023 96.14 13th 419 96.9%
2024 97.60 7th 428 98.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.30 1st 19 94.7%
2021 83.64 2nd 22 90.9%
2022 77.66 3rd 18 83.3%
2023 64.15 7th 15 53.3%
2024 61.55 9th 20 55.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.76 3rd 166 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.10 9th 247 96.4%
2018 96.16 15th 331 95.5%
2019 96.23 12th 343 96.5%
2021 98.31 3rd 369 99.2%
2022 95.41 12th 376 96.8%
2023 93.62 19th 370 94.9%
2024 94.15 15th 373 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 254 15 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 389 19 12 14 1 n/a n/a 1 436
2011 388 19 11 18 1 0 0 0 437
2012 413 18 11 21 0 0 5 0 468
2013 423 24 11 23 1 0 4 0 486
2014 434 20 9 27 1 0 5 0 496
2015 412 19 16 25 0 0 9 0 481
2016 403 17 20 29 0 0 20 0 489
2017 427 19 25 29 0 0 15 0 515
2018 408 19 31 23 0 0 15 0 496
2019 431 20 36 21 1 0 14 0 523
2020 394 22 37 21 2 0 17 0 493
2021 399 22 36 27 2 0 13 0 499
2022 413 20 41 30 3 0 16 0 523
2023 393 23 38 30 3 0 16 0 503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 283 24.8 11.3 5.3
2010 436 33.0 13.2 4.4
2011 437 35.0 12.4 4.1
2012 468 29.0 16.1 4.7
2013 486 31.0 15.6 5.8
2014 496 25.0 19.8 6.9
2015 481 24.0 20.0 8.7
2016 489 26.0 18.8 8.2
2017 515 28.0 18.3 8.3
2018 496 36.0 13.7 8.9
2019 523 40.0 13.0 5.9
2020 493 41.0 12.0 4.9
2021 499 39.0 12.7 4.6
2022 523 31.0 16.8 2.7
2023 503 36.0 13.9 9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 283 24.8 11.3 5.3
2010 436 33.0 13.2 4.4
2011 437 35.0 12.4 4.1
2012 468 29.0 16.1 4.7
2013 486 31.0 15.6 5.8
2014 496 25.0 19.8 6.9
2015 481 24.0 20.0 8.7
2016 489 26.0 18.8 8.2
2017 515 28.0 18.3 8.3
2018 496 36.0 13.7 8.9
2019 523 40.0 13.0 5.9
2020 493 41.0 12.0 4.9
2021 499 39.0 12.7 4.6
2022 523 31.0 16.8 2.7
2023 503 36.0 13.9 9.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Park Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.0%) $14,335 (99.9%) $14,344

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Park Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 437 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Park Middle School)83.360.7
 22.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)82.967.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Park Middle School)79.150
 29.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)78.154.9
 23.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Park Middle School)82.652.8
 29.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)82.768.5
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523503
 3.8%
African American2023
 15%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian3638
 5.6%
Hispanic2130
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White431393
 8.8%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%9.9%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Park Middle School

Yes! Liberty Park Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 442 Alabama middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Liberty Park Middle School.

Students who attend Liberty Park Middle School usually go on to attend Vestavia Hills High School

Students at Liberty Park Middle School are 78% White, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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