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Liberty Park Middle School vs. Berry Middle School

Should you attend Liberty Park Middle School or Berry 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
Liberty Park Middle School
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Berry Middle School
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Liberty Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Berry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Park Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Berry Middle School ranked #138 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak ranking of #57 in 2016, but consistently staying within the top 20% statewide since 2016.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 74%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency reached 69%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment held steady around 1,111 students in 2023 with a minority enrollment of 44%, while eligibility for free lunch rose to 29%, indicating increasing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and average class size of 25, ranking among the lowest ratios statewide for middle schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
500 students
1,111 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berry Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Park Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berry Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berry Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Park Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berry Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#75 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#138 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty Park Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berry Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AL)
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Liberty Park Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Berry Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
166
354
Grade 7 Students
164
402
Grade 8 Students
170
350
Grade 10 Students
-
1
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Grade 12 Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vestavia Hills City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vestavia Hills City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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