Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

West Liberty Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

280^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 19% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

West Liberty Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the West Liberty Community School District in West Liberty, Iowa, with 391 students. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has consistently ranked between 245-313 out of 344 Iowa middle schools over the past several years.

One key area of concern for West Liberty Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 24.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Northwest Junior High (21.6%) and Highland Middle School (21.6%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 69.6% in ELA, 68.4% in Math, and 63.3% in Science, compared to state averages of 80.2%, 74.4%, and 70.5%, respectively.

Another notable factor is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.64% to 58.57% over the past few years, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Highland Middle School (14.29%) and Tipton Middle School (33.71%). Despite these challenges, West Liberty Middle School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $13,387, which is higher than the spending of some nearby schools like Highland Middle School ($11,058) and Tipton Middle School ($10,591).

367

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,387

Per pupil spending ?

52%

Free/discounted lunch ?

203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776

(319) 627-2118

District: West Liberty Community School District

Students who attend West Liberty Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Liberty High School

Feeder schools for West Liberty Middle School:

Elementary:	West Liberty Elementary School
Prekindergarten:	Early Childhood Center

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.1%

White:

37.3%

Two or more races:

1.6%

See top rated Iowa middle schools

Compare West Liberty Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 45th percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (59% vs 72% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Iowa avg72%

280^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

305^th of 313West Liberty Community School District among Iowa districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	27.6	280 of 344	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.4	313 of 337	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	285 of 334	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.4	254 of 337	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.7	245 of 324	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.6	286 of 342	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	287 of 318	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.1	254 of 327	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	57.0	157 of 343	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.2	193 of 349	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.7	202 of 337	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.7	247 of 350	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.9	195 of 349	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics59%-13 vs state

English Language Arts58%-16 vs state

Science57%-10 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate West Liberty Middle School and help other families decide.

Rate West Liberty Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near West Liberty Middle School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Liberty Middle School	Public	5-8	203 E. 7th St	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2118	367	26	14.0	52.0%	137 (37.3%)	3 (0.8%)	217 (59.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	27.6	280^th of 344 public middle schools	18.6%		12.4	313^th of 337 public middle schools	7.1%	33	45.8	47.4	71.7	69.6	38.6	47.4	82.6	68.4	51.8	63.3	$13,387	$274	$13,113
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	900 W. Main St.	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-5324	239	17	14.2	21.8%	202 (84.5%)	5 (2.1%)	23 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	43.6	235^th of 344 public middle schools	31.7%		50.3	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%	41	82.3	79.5	75.4	82.8	85.5	79.5	66.2	67.2	80.6	62.5	$14,753	$580	$14,171
Southeast Middle School	Public	6-8	2501 Bradford Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1070	1,269	83	15.3	47.4%	631 (49.7%)	282 (22.2%)	240 (18.9%)	27 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (6.4%)	36.4	260^th of 344 public middle schools	24.4%		36.9	248^th of 337 public middle schools	26.4%	12		70.1	68.8	80.1		70.1	64.4	71.4		67.1	$13,848	$402	$13,446
Susan Clark Junior High	Public	7-8	600 Kindler Ave	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-0411	544	46	11.8	49.4%	323 (59.4%)	22 (4.0%)	172 (31.6%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	38.6	255^th of 344 public middle schools	25.9%		32.3	261^st of 337 public middle schools	22.6%	6			69.6	73.2			68.1	73.6		73.4
Tipton Middle School	Public	5-8	725 West 7th St.	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 886-6025	256	21	11.9	23.8%	237 (92.6%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	55.6	166^th of 344 public middle schools	51.7%		56.5	162^nd of 337 public middle schools	51.9%	4	66.7	78.1	85.0	79.1	63.2	84.4	78.3	65.7	64.9	70.1	$10,591	$216	$10,375
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 8th St	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1060	1,113	78	14.3	45.2%	469 (42.1%)	343 (30.8%)	137 (12.3%)	100 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.2%)	45.5	223^rd of 344 public middle schools	35.2%		52.6	186^th of 337 public middle schools	44.8%	37		74.9	72.5	82.4		68.0	63.8	77.9		75.2	$14,464	$430	$14,034
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	119	10	11.4	20.2%	110 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	46	220^th of 344 public middle schools	36.0%		47	209^th of 337 public middle schools	38.0%	11		84.4	71.4	81.6		75.6	68.6	60.5		68.4	$11,058	$57	$11,001

Frequently Asked Questions about West Liberty Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Liberty Middle School?

Students at West Liberty Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is West Liberty Middle School in?

West Liberty Community School District

What high school do graduates of West Liberty Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend West Liberty Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended West Liberty Middle School.

Is West Liberty Middle School a good school?

West Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Iowa middle schools.

Rate West Liberty Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa Middle School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in West Liberty, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for West Liberty Middle School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.