At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Liberty J H: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Liberty J H
Liberty J H is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Dallas. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Richardson ISD. NCES reports 549 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.4%) and Black (29.1%). English learners represent 32% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Liberty J H
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.1%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black29.1%
- Asian18.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richardson ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richardson North J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
574 reported students
Apollo J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
586 reported students
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
Middle · Grades 07–08
630 reported students
Parkhill J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
650 reported students
Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet
Middle · Grades 07–08
771 reported students
Lake Highlands Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,114 reported students
Public schools near Liberty J H
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Technology Center Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 1,157 | 1.6 mi |
| Apollo J H Middle · Richardson ISD | 07–08 | 586 | 2.1 mi |
| Forest Meadow Middle Middle · Richardson ISD | 06–08 | 1,211 | 2.5 mi |
| Iltexas Garland Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 475 | 2.9 mi |
| Lake Highlands Middle Middle · Richardson ISD | 06–08 | 1,114 | 3 mi |
| Sam Houston Middle Middle · Garland ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty J H
What grades does Liberty J H serve?
Liberty J H reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Richardson ISD.
How many students attend Liberty J H?
Liberty J H reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 641 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty J H?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 549 students and 50.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richardson ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberty J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberty J H in?
Liberty J H is part of Richardson ISD, based in Richardson, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson Technology Center (1.6 mi), Apollo J H (2.1 mi), Forest Meadow Middle (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.