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Liberty Junior School

7055 Dutchland Blvd, Liberty Township, OH 45044Lakota Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
752
Students
Total enrolled
$12,772
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
26.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 75% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 752 students in grades 07–08 in Liberty Township, Ohio.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,772 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Liberty Junior School is a large middle in Liberty Township, Ohio, serving grades 07–08 with 752 students. The district invests $12,772 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Liberty Junior School

752
Total Students
26.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution400 male · 352 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 117 students
Student Composition
69%
12%
Asian6%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black12%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390461102439

Academic Outcomes at Liberty Junior School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45044

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,772Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,772
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,619
Student Support$2,427
Administration$1,533
Operations$1,916
Other$1,277
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,772 spent per student, an estimated $5,658 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.6%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cherokee Elementary SchoolCreekside Early Childhood SchoolHopewell Early Childhood SchoolEndeavor Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Lakota Plains Junior SchoolLakota Ridge Junior SchoolHopewell Junior School
↓
High School
Lakota West High SchoolLakota East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyButler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLakota Local →
Phone: (513)777-4420
NCES ID: 390461102439
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Liberty Township seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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Elem
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Mid
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Elem
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Elem
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
7055 Dutchland Blvd, Liberty Township, OH 45044
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.