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Liberty Park Middle School

17035 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia, AL 35242Vestavia Hills City
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
503
Students
Total enrolled
$15,310
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
7% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
9% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
18% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 503 students in grades 06–08 in Vestavia, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,310 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Liberty Park Middle School is a large middle in Vestavia, Alabama, serving grades 06–08 with 503 students. The district invests $15,310 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Liberty Park Middle School

503
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution255 male · 248 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 50 students
Student Composition
8%
78%
Asian8%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010343002135

Academic Outcomes at Liberty Park Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35242

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,310Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,310
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,737
Student Support$2,909
Administration$1,837
Operations$2,297
Other$1,531
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,310 spent per student, an estimated $6,782 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
52%
State government
42.8%
Local (property tax)
52.1%
Federal programs
5.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (205)402-5450
NCES ID: 010343002135
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Vestavia seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
17035 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia, AL 35242
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.