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Liberty Middle School

7319 Eustis-Hunt Rd E, Spanaway, WA 98387Bethel School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
936
Students
Total enrolled
$18,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
22.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 46% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 936 students in grades 06–08 in Spanaway, Washington.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,928 per pupil, 32% more than 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 Middle School is a large middle in Spanaway, Washington, serving grades 06–08 with 936 students. The district invests $18,928 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Liberty Middle School

936
Total Students
22.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution484 male · 450 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 512 students
Student Composition
37%
23%
11%
17%
Asian6%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black11%
Multiracial17%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530048003343

Academic Outcomes at Liberty 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 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98387

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,928
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,328
Student Support$3,596
Administration$2,271
Operations$2,839
Other$1,893
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,928 spent per student, an estimated $8,385 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
25%
State government
66.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
8.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nelson Elementary SchoolClover Creek ElementaryChester H Thompson ElementaryShining Mountain Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Cedarcrest Middle SchoolSpanaway Middle SchoolBethel Middle SchoolFrontier Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Graham Kapowsin High SchoolSpanaway Lake High SchoolBethel High SchoolAcceleration Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBethel School District →
Phone: (253)800-6500
NCES ID: 530048003343
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Spanaway seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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2,011 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
Spanaway Lake High School
1,817 students · 09–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
Bethel High School
1,739 students · 09–12
● 41 opp53% FRL
Mid
Cedarcrest Middle School
764 students · 06–08
● 41 opp61% FRL
Mid
Spanaway Middle School
720 students · 06–08
● 45 opp70% FRL
Elem
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707 students · KG–05
● 38 opp46% FRL
Mid
Bethel Middle School
697 students · 06–08
● 41 opp68% FRL
Mid
Frontier Middle School
647 students · 06–08
● 38 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7319 Eustis-Hunt Rd E, Spanaway, WA 98387
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.