Benito Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
Should you attend Benito Middle School or Liberty Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benito Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,017 students in grades 6-8, Benito Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,081 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,017 students
1,081 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1424 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
375
375
Grade 7 Students
318
328
Grade 8 Students
324
378
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
25%
34%
% Black
27%
26%
% White
27%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
