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Liberty Bell Middle School

718 Morningside DR, Johnson City, TN 37604 · (423) 232-2179 · Washington County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL987 STUDENTS
Enrollment
987
Middle
DISTRICT 887 · STATE 554
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 18.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
351
Grade 7
324
Grade 8
312
Student demographics
White
62463%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
16016%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
717%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Asian
384%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
939%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
50651%
Female
48149%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
54.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +0.7pp since 2022
Math
56.4%
TN avg 39.3% . +1.6pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
987
-206 (-17%) vs 2017
% White
63%
was 69%
% Hispanic
16%
was 11%
% Black
7%
was 12%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Liberty Bell Middle School

Set in Johnson City, Tennessee, Liberty Bell Middle School is a big 6-8 campus, overseen by Johnson City. It works with 987 students across grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 554 students per school, that is 78% above typical.

Liberty Bell Middle School is one of 11 schools operated by Johnson City, a district that hosts 7,818 students overall.

On demographics, Liberty Bell Middle School lists that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school logs 16% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 7% Black, 4% Asian. By comparison, Washington County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Washington County put median household income runs about $62,809, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Liberty Bell Middle School is one of 30 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 15,787 students).

Nearest neighbor: Science Hill High School, around 0.3 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Liberty Bell Middle School's enrollment has decreased 17% since 2018, when it stood at 1,193 (now 987). Over the same period, the White share fell from 69% to 63%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
136,261
Census ACS
Median income
$62,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
15,787 students

Quick facts

School name
Liberty Bell Middle School
District
Johnson City
Address
718 Morningside DR, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone
(423) 232-2179
County
Washington County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
987
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
470213002268
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Liberty Bell Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Bell Middle School?
Liberty Bell Middle School enrolls approximately 987 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Liberty Bell Middle School serve?
Liberty Bell Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Liberty Bell Middle School?
At Liberty Bell Middle School, the student body is approximately 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Liberty Bell Middle School in?
Liberty Bell Middle School is part of Johnson City.
What city is Liberty Bell Middle School in?
Liberty Bell Middle School is located in Johnson City, TN.
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