Discovery Middle School vs Liberty Oaks Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Liberty Oaks Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Liberty, Missouri | Liberty Oaks Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 392 | #158 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1563 of 15,369 | #8458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 678 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| city | Liberty | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 74.2).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 29.8%).
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 496.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Middle School better than Liberty Oaks Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (79.5 vs 74.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Middle School and Liberty Oaks Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Liberty and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 678. Liberty Oaks Elem.: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Liberty Oaks Elem. rank in Missouri?
Discovery Middle School is 19th of 392 and Liberty Oaks Elem. is 158th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).