Liberty-Benton Middle School

Summary:

Liberty-Benton Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Findlay, Ohio, serving 427 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Findlay City district, which is ranked 84 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty-Benton Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 32-101 over the past 5 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 92.9% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school's performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam is also noteworthy, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better in the past three years, compared to the state average of around 50%. Additionally, Liberty-Benton Middle School has consistently low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Columbus Grove Middle School, Pandora-Gilboa Middle School, and Glenwood Middle School, Liberty-Benton Middle School outperforms them in academic achievement across all subjects and grade levels. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 9190 County Road 9
       Findlay, OH  45840-9303


(419) 422-9166

District: Liberty-Benton Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,152 Help


Students who attend Liberty-Benton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberty-Benton High School

Feeder schools for Liberty-Benton Middle School:

Elementary:    Liberty-Benton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty-Benton Middle School ranks better than 91.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty-Benton Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty-Benton Middle School is $9,152.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty-Benton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty-Benton Middle School 86th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Liberty-Benton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Liberty-Benton Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty-Benton Local 84th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty-Benton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.99 185th 400 53.8%
2005 73.17 171st 692 75.3%
2006 72.84 202nd 732 72.4%
2007 76.80 173rd 837 79.3%
2008 75.03 198th 835 76.3%
2009 78.78 145th 858 83.1%
2010 78.02 161st 895 82.0%
2011 80.90 111th 925 88.0%
2012 77.58 178th 989 82.0%
2013 81.92 86th 1001 91.4%
2014 79.82 127th 1008 87.4%
2015 82.75 135th 1035 87.0%
2016 76.96 215th 1050 79.5%
2017 82.51 142nd 1038 86.3%
2018 85.20 102nd 1010 89.9%
2019 86.95 78th 1050 92.6%
2021 90.98 50th 1037 95.2%
2022 92.00 32nd 1017 96.9%
2023 86.11 101st 1048 90.4%
2024 87.87 86th 1046 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.71 40th 924 95.7%
2019 77.84 150th 945 84.1%
2021 82.31 104th 923 88.7%
2022 94.06 20th 947 97.9%
2023 75.29 180th 974 81.5%
2024 83.51 88th 989 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.89 60th 897 93.3%
2019 86.25 73rd 917 92.0%
2021 90.33 40th 910 95.6%
2022 91.25 29th 925 96.9%
2023 86.23 76th 943 91.9%
2024 82.36 134th 942 85.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.19 264th 643 58.9%
2019 30.62 495th 658 24.8%
2021 72.73 76th 576 86.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 83rd 521 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.52 157th 916 82.9%
2019 86.83 75th 933 92.0%
2021 90.30 56th 924 93.9%
2022 91.73 37th 946 96.1%
2023 85.01 108th 963 88.8%
2024 90.06 50th 958 94.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.80 16th 228 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty-Benton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.83 115th 781 85.3%
2019 85.05 77th 796 90.3%
2021 88.67 49th 781 93.7%
2022 90.67 32nd 809 96.0%
2023 82.92 99th 805 87.7%
2024 85.09 87th 795 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Liberty-Benton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 251 4 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 251 4 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 266 4 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 241 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 258 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 282 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 294 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 318 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 1 327
2003 318 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 1 327
2004 316 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 2 324
2005 295 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 5 311
2006 277 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 3 292
2007 271 3 5 6 0 n/a n/a 2 287
2008 296 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 4 312
2009 289 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 5 303
2010 292 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 8 304
2011 278 2 2 6 0 0 5 0 293
2012 278 3 2 6 0 0 4 0 293
2013 262 2 1 14 0 1 3 0 283
2014 240 3 1 14 0 1 6 0 265
2015 266 3 4 16 0 0 6 0 295
2016 292 3 6 11 0 0 5 0 317
2017 288 2 8 16 0 0 7 0 321
2018 306 5 6 19 0 0 9 0 345
2019 309 6 4 30 0 0 13 0 362
2020 331 10 5 33 0 0 10 0 389
2021 307 5 8 34 0 0 10 0 364
2022 280 4 9 24 0 0 10 0 327
2023 369 2 10 32 0 0 14 0 427
2024 383 3 7 32 0 0 10 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty-Benton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 264 12.3 21.5 23.1
1996 264 12.3 21.5 23.1
1997 278 15.8 17.6 22.7
1998 252 14.3 17.6 29
1999 268 13.3 20.2 38.4
2000 289 18.1 16.0 28
2001 303 25.1 12.1 26.1
2002 327 24.6 13.3 29.4
2003 327 24.6 13.3 29.4
2004 324 20.9 15.5 26.1
2005 311 20.8 15.0 33.3
2006 292 23.8 12.3 39.8
2007 287 24.0 12.0 54.4
2008 312 25.0 12.5 n/a
2009 303 25.0 12.1 61.4
2010 304 21.1 14.3 22.3
2011 293 23.6 12.4 18.4
2012 293 22.2 13.1 21.2
2013 283 21.7 13.0 22.3
2014 265 21.5 12.3 24.9
2015 295 n/a n/a 24.4
2016 317 20.0 15.8 23
2017 321 20.2 15.8 22.4
2018 345 20.3 16.9 20.3
2019 362 20.3 17.8 22.9
2020 389 20.4 19.0 22.9
2021 364 20.4 17.8 n/a
2022 327 22.0 14.8 n/a
2023 427 28.2 15.1 17.1
2024 435 28.0 15.5 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty-Benton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 264 12.3 21.5 23.1
1996 264 12.3 21.5 23.1
1997 278 15.8 17.6 22.7
1998 252 14.3 17.6 29
1999 268 13.3 20.2 38.4
2000 289 18.1 16.0 28
2001 303 25.1 12.1 26.1
2002 327 24.6 13.3 29.4
2003 327 24.6 13.3 29.4
2004 324 20.9 15.5 26.1
2005 311 20.8 15.0 33.3
2006 292 23.8 12.3 39.8
2007 287 24.0 12.0 54.4
2008 312 25.0 12.5 n/a
2009 303 25.0 12.1 61.4
2010 304 21.1 14.3 22.3
2011 293 23.6 12.4 18.4
2012 293 22.2 13.1 21.2
2013 283 21.7 13.0 22.3
2014 265 21.5 12.3 24.9
2015 295 n/a n/a 24.4
2016 317 20.0 15.8 23
2017 321 20.2 15.8 22.4
2018 345 20.3 16.9 20.3
2019 362 20.3 17.8 22.9
2020 389 20.4 19.0 22.9
2021 364 20.4 17.8 n/a
2022 327 22.0 14.8 n/a
2023 427 28.2 15.1 17.1
2024 435 28.0 15.5 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty-Benton Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,630
2022 $10,240
2023 $9,543
2024 $9,152

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty-Benton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 101st of 1048 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Middle School)79.169
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Local)79.168.3
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Middle School)75.284
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Local)75.283.2
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Middle School)81.374
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Local)81.374
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Middle School)84.681.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Local)84.681.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Liberty-Benton Middle School)94.888.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Liberty-Benton Local)94.888.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Middle School)86.476.3
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty-Benton Local)86.475.3
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Middle School)78.172.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Benton Local)78.172.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty-Benton Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty-Benton Local)8967.5
 21.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362427
 18%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic3032
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White309369
 19.4%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%17.1%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty-Benton Middle School

Yes. Liberty-Benton Middle School ranks in the top 8.2% of Ohio middle schools.

Students at Liberty-Benton Middle School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Liberty-Benton Middle School.

Students who attend Liberty-Benton Middle School usually go on to attend Liberty-Benton High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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