Liberty Avenue Middle School

Liberty Avenue Middle School in Brooklyn serves grades 6-8, fostering a warm and orderly environment that parents describe as a "family". The school is known for its supportive atmosphere, a significant improvement over its predecessor. It boasts an "Excellent" rating for safety and school climate, with a 0% suspension rate and high student reports of feeling safe. Relationships with families are rated "Good," and parents are actively engaged in school events. Academically, the school offers Regents exams starting in 7th grade and provides a range of enrichment opportunities, including annual trips, various sports teams, and clubs for gardening, art, and STEM/robotics. A Spanish-English dual language program is also available. While the school's ELA proficiency is below the citywide 25th percentile and math proficiency is above the 25th percentile but below the median, the faculty is enthusiastic, and the principal is highly regarded by teachers. Some parent feedback, however, expresses dissatisfaction with the curriculum. The school emphasizes literacy with structured reading programs and a focus on college and career readiness.