The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School serves students in grades six through eight and is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5, one of the largest employers in Aurora. The school sits within a sprawling, largely suburban city that is the third largest in Colorado. Families looking at this area will find a car-dependent environment with commercial hubs like Southlands and access to RTD light rail lines. Major employment anchors include Buckley Space Force Base and the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the city continues to see growth along the E-470 corridor. Housing in the school’s zip code is valued above the state benchmark, and rents follow a similar pattern, reflecting the area's desirability among Denver-adjacent suburbs.
Liberty is a regular public school with a sizable enrollment for a middle school. The student body is diverse, with a white plurality and substantial Asian, Hispanic, and Black populations as well as a meaningful share of students who identify as two or more races. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates a measure of economic diversity. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it supports those populations.
Academically, Liberty Middle School stands out in its county context. When compared to other school districts in Arapahoe County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. This is a strong performance in a county with many districts. On the state assessments, roughly half of students scored proficient or above in English Language Arts, and a slightly lower share reached that level in math. In eighth-grade science, the proficiency rate was lower than both of those. These figures suggest solid core instruction, particularly in literacy, with room for improvement in math and science. Notably, the participation rate on these assessments was below typical levels, which could affect how representative the results are. A parent may want to discuss testing participation with the school to understand the context.
Because Liberty is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not serve high school grades, so measures like four-year graduation rates and chronic absenteeism rates were not applicable here. The school environment and access data set, including discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance, was absent from the source material, leaving several practical questions about school climate and program breadth unanswered.
Overall, Liberty Middle School offers a strong academic profile relative to its county peers, housed within a large and diverse school district. The community around it is suburban and car-oriented, with home values and rents that are above state averages, attracting families who work in Aurora’s major employment centers or commute across the metro area. A parent considering this school can expect a sizeable, diverse student body and a school that performs well on state measures, especially in English Language Arts. Those looking for detailed information on special education, English learner services, or school climate may need to follow up directly with the school to fill the gaps left in the available data.
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