The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Science. The lowest is 76% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty-benton Middle School
Liberty-Benton Middle School serves grades five through eight from a modern building that opened in 2023 on the Liberty-Benton Local district campus, located on County Road 9 outside Findlay. The school is in the heart of rapid growth in Northwest Ohio, with Findlay experiencing sustained expansion in housing, manufacturing capacity, and corporate activity.
Student achievement at Liberty-Benton Middle School sits in the top quartile among districts in Hancock County. In mathematics, a majority of students meet or exceed proficiency. In English language arts, the rate is stronger still. Science proficiency is the highest of the tested subjects. These results reflect solid core-subject performance across the school's enrollment, with high participation rates in state assessments.
The school serves a student population of roughly four hundred students drawn primarily from the surrounding rural and suburban area. About a third of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is substantially white, with small shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students and very few Black students. Data on students with individual education plans and English learners was not available, so a parent interested in how the school serves students with disabilities or limited English proficiency should ask the school directly.
The building itself is a major asset. The 2023 construction replaced aging facilities that included portable classrooms and structures with parts nearly fifty years old. The new PK-8 facility provided the district with modern learning spaces and consolidated both elementary and middle school grades onto a single campus, a selling point for families relocating to the area. A high school renovation was part of the same project. The district passed a continuing property-tax levy in November 2025 to replace temporary emergency levies, signaling long-term stability in school funding.
Findlay's economic and residential context is dynamic. Marathon Petroleum, University of Findlay, manufacturing, and logistics operations anchor employment. The city has been named the top micropolitan in the United States multiple times in recent years for new capital investment, job creation, and construction activity. Housing is expanding fast along the northern I-75 and County Road 99 corridor, with dozens of units in active development and Habitat for Humanity building homes to address affordability gaps. The downtown area around South Main Street remains a walkable, vibrant center with performing arts venues, locally owned dining and retail, events like Oktoberfest and ArtWalk, and library services. This combination of corporate presence, educational institution, historic downtown appeal, and new residential growth makes Findlay an active destination for families and homebuyers.
The school sits in a district with modern infrastructure and stable operating revenue going forward. For families evaluating Findlay, Liberty-Benton Middle School represents an entry point into a growing community with solid academic performance and a new physical plant, though parents should verify specific program offerings, class sizes, and any interventions or supports available for students who need them, as those details were not included in the data provided.
See more original research from School Decision →