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Liberty Middle School

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Liberty Middle School ranks 673 rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

673^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Liberty Middle School in Ocala, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,171 students in grades 6-8, located in the southwestern part of the city within the Marion district. This school stands out as a reliable, above-average performer in a district that ranks in the bottom 10% of Florida, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 45th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. Its greatest strength is in advanced math: an impressive 82% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 96% in Geometry, far exceeding both district and state averages. Liberty also excels in 8th-grade science (53% proficient, matching the state average) and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (26.8%) than every other middle school in the district, including Lake Weir Middle School (54.6%) and Fort King Middle School (46.3%).

However, Liberty has a critical weakness: only 24% of 7th graders are proficient in math, far below the state average of 53% and the lowest proficiency rate at the school. This stark contrast with its success in advanced math and 8th-grade math (70% proficient) suggests a potential curriculum gap in the standard 7th-grade math pathway. Nearby, Osceola Middle School is the top-performing middle school in the area, with a 3-star rating and 69th percentile rank, outperforming Liberty in nearly every subject. Liberty’s performance is notable given its higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (48%) compared to Osceola (39%), showing the school is resilient despite economic challenges.

Liberty’s per-student spending ($10,347) and student-teacher ratio (18.2) are average for the district, indicating its success is driven by factors like school culture and instructional strategies rather than just resources. The school is also on an upward trend, improving from the 35th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 45th percentile in 2025-2026, while many nearby schools like Dunnellon Middle School have declined. For parents, Liberty offers a strong foundation in advanced math and science, with better attendance than peers, but the 7th-grade math weakness is a key area to investigate if your child is on the standard math track.

1,171

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,347

Per pupil spending ?

47.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4773 SW 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476

(352) 291-7930

District: Marion

Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Port High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle School:

Elementary:	Dr N H Jones Elementary School
	Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School
	Saddlewood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.3%

White:

27.6%

African American:

20.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg51%

Florida avg61%

673^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Middle Schools in the Marion

63^rd of 70Marion among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	673 of 1216	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.3	727 of 1205	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.2	705 of 1196	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	734 of 1177	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.4	727 of 1148	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	741 of 1136	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	690 of 1099	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	614 of 1035	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.7	567 of 1031	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.8	574 of 997	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.9	568 of 999	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.5	507 of 956	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.0	403 of 897	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.7	398 of 891	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.6	376 of 839	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.5	368 of 780	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.1	391 of 740	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.3	362 of 736	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.7	351 of 675	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	49.5	333 of 602	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.6	309 of 593	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry96%+40 vs state

Algebra 182%+19 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Science53%~ state avg

Math51%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 7, 2019

The principal and her staff need to learn how to lead by example not do as I say not as I do they also need to stop telling the girls that they are in the wrong for taking up for their selves when the boys are being inappropriate also if they're going to enforce dress code for the students the staff needs to abide by the same dress code namely the principal Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 3, 2016

I cannot understand how this school is even considered a "school"!!! They have teachers, who are NOT qualified to teach! They steal money from minors and say it's for fund raising, without notification to parents!! They lack organization and communication, which is extremely important when running a "school"!! The principal wouldn't last 2 days in an A or B rated school!! I would NEVER recommend this school to ANYONE, and I will make sure to take this to every level I can. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,171	64	18.2	47.8%	323 (27.6%)	243 (20.8%)	460 (39.3%)	54 (4.6%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	81 (6.9%)	46.4	673^rd of 1216 public middle schools	44.7%		41.3	727^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.7%	54	57.0	61.0	60.0	49.0	24.0	70.0	53.0	82.0	96.0	74.0	$10,347	$1,143	$9,203
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,260	63	20.0	60.2%	244 (19.4%)	298 (23.7%)	640 (50.8%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	22.4	1009^th of 1216 public middle schools	17.0%		22.7	968^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.7%	41	48.0	45.0	42.0	36.0	41.0	36.0	35.0	81.0	100.0	59.0	$9,514	$1,108	$8,405
Belleview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10500 SE 36th Ave	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6235	1,600	74	21.6	50.8%	784 (49.0%)	190 (11.9%)	514 (32.1%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	92 (5.8%)	56.3	523^rd of 1216 public middle schools	57.0%		51.5	573^rd of 1205 public middle schools	52.4%	50	57.0	66.0	64.0	66.0	60.0	40.0	60.0	84.0	96.0	80.0	$8,718	$906	$7,812
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	526 SE Tuscawilla Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	No	(352) 671-7100	866	45	19.2	38.7%	472 (54.5%)	142 (16.4%)	183 (21.1%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.4%)	66.3	375^th of 1216 public middle schools	69.2%		69.6	335^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.2%	40	60.0	70.0	74.0	62.0	71.0	60.0	69.0	100.0	97.0	79.0	$10,357	$1,001	$9,356
Howard Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1655 NW 10th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-7225	917	49	18.7	53.7%	245 (26.7%)	328 (35.8%)	230 (25.1%)	61 (6.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.3%)	34.6	850^th of 1216 public middle schools	30.1%		41	736^th of 1205 public middle schools	38.9%	114	56.0	50.0	52.0	53.0	44.0	46.0	40.0	86.0	79.0	66.0	$11,313	$1,230	$10,083
Ocali Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3233 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34478	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 264-9940	194	12	16.1	49.5%	84 (43.3%)	31 (16.0%)	69 (35.6%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	43.6	720^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.8%		46.5	648^th of 1205 public middle schools	46.2%	72	55.0	48.0	60.0	53.0	45.0	53.0	62.0	58.0	86.0	72.0	$9,807	$1,764	$8,043
Fort King Middle School	Public	6-8	545 NE 17th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4725	918	47	19.5	63.3%	376 (41.0%)	230 (25.1%)	255 (27.8%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	45 (4.9%)	27	956^th of 1216 public middle schools	21.4%		22.3	974^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.2%	18	46.0	44.0	44.0	34.0	28.0	62.0	42.0	100.0	95.0	64.0	$10,845	$1,423	$9,421
Lake Weir Middle School	Public	6-8	10220 SE Sunset Harbor Rd	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6120	1,141	55	20.7	66.8%	461 (40.4%)	232 (20.3%)	360 (31.6%)	12 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	66 (5.8%)	21.5	1020^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.1%		22.4	973^rd of 1205 public middle schools	19.3%	47	46.0	45.0	46.0	36.0	21.0	48.0	32.0	86.0	96.0	59.0	$10,467	$1,550	$8,917
Citrus Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-2244	752	43	17.6	44.5%	522 (69.4%)	44 (5.9%)	111 (14.8%)	17 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.2%)	53.8	559^th of 1216 public middle schools	54.0%		55.7	513^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.4%	46	58.0	59.0	68.0	36.0	53.0	73.0	62.0	99.0	100.0	71.0	$10,761	$1,093	$9,667
Dunnellon Middle School	Public	6-8	21005 Chestnut St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6720	712	41	17.3	58.4%	344 (48.3%)	47 (6.6%)	270 (37.9%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.0%)	35.8	835^th of 1216 public middle schools	31.3%		42	720^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.2%	115	46.0	53.0	51.0	39.0	49.0	60.0	46.0	98.0		56.0	$10,100	$1,136	$8,963

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Middle School?

Students at Liberty Middle School are 39% Hispanic, 28% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Liberty Middle School in?

Marion

Is Liberty Middle School a good school?

Liberty Middle School ranks 673^rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Liberty Middle School attend?

Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually go on to attend West Port High School

How many students attend Liberty Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,171 students attended Liberty Middle School.

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