Liberty Middle School vs Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
187 students
| Measure | Liberty Middle School Newark, Ohio | Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy Newark, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 646 | #1236 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4238 of 15,369 | #25906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 456 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 48.9).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.8).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 187.
- •Liberty Middle School is a public school while Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liberty Middle School better than Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Middle School ranks higher (65.7 vs 48.9 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 Liberty Middle School and Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Middle School: 456. Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Middle School and Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy rank in Ohio?
Liberty Middle School is 410th of 646 and Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is 1236th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).