Liberty Middle School

This is a very poor school if your child is not highly verbal and gifted. Children who struggle and need extra help will be lost here. Bullying is a part of the culture at this school and is tolerated by the teachers who choose not to "see" what goes on in the classes, the hallways and the buses. The bullying starts with the staff however who marginalize the students who need caring teachers. Is the school too big? Yes. Are the teachers over worked? Probably. Is the administration challenged? It really is hard to pinpoint the problem! We had one child attend here... It was miserable for the whole family but we stuck it out for two years. I wish we could take back those two years. We choiced our youngest into a different middle school. I would not choose Liberty.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has been a disappointment to my family.I have been in Cherry Creek District for 4 years and have not been impressed with Liberty at all.I have changed schools recently.My son failed 6&7 grade and was only suggested to attend costly after school tutoring programs for help.Tuesday and Thursday after school help is all that is offered if your child is struggling.The teachers only help the kids that are a success already and let the others struggling fail and fall behind.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is okay, but not the best school at all. The teachers can onestly care less about you, all teachers and staff are EXTREMLLY unorganized. The teachers say something then give a test, i would NOT recommend to take your child to this school.

Liberty has not been my favorite schools so far. I am an 8th grader there and i literally cannot wait to go to high school. Its almost there! Just 5 more months! A lot of kids at our school get bullied on a daily basis and they do not do anything about it. I have went down to the counciling office about 3 times and they could have cared less about my problems. Also about 70% of the teachers are mean and selfish. Ms. Ladouceur is the best teacher i have ever had. But thats about only the coolest, organised, and connecting teacher out there beyond Liberty. If your thinking about taking your child to liberty, you can, but i wouldn't reccomend it!!!!

I love Liberty! I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I don't even know what other people are saying. Liberty is amazing. They have a really good theater program. I am in AIM and all of the teachers are fabulous.

I have hated every single year that I have spent at this school, some the aim teachers(all of the 8th grade teachers, and the 6th grade reading teacher) are the only things that I have enjoyed. I would not recommened sending your child to this school. I have been bullied constantly, yet administration has done nothing about it,even when my parents have come into the school to try to handle the problems. Even the blond,pretty,blue-eyed cheerleader will get picked apart horribly. I have called my mom from the bathroom crying, and every one at the school whose opinion I have personally heard has been a negative.
—Submitted by a student

i love ms.docksey she is so nice and she does treat us like people not children!
—Submitted by a student

I am a 6th grader at liberty and let me say that the staff are one of the most amazing teachers I have ever had. I will be prepared for the rest of my education because of Liberty, so thank you guys
—Submitted by a student

I've had a great time and a good education here.
—Submitted by a student

well lets just say i cannot wait to leave this school. there is some good teachers but most just like to say how scary high school is going to be. im an 8th grader and they still treat us like children. for example they have forty security guards looking at our dress code but not actually looking for students doing bad. And also the gum rule kind of ridiculous! we know how to keep it in our mouths! deal with it teachers!! I have one really good teacher that treats us like were supposed to be treated and thats mrs docksey!
—Submitted by a student

i am a 8th grade aim student here at liberty and the overall system: administration, security, ect. is extremely unorganized. I cant wait to leave!
—Submitted by a student

Teachers lack the ability and desire to create an enviroment conducive to a Good Learning Experince ... This ultimately lends itself to the kids not learning the basics needed to compete in a Real World , Competitive Enviroment . This School epitomizes the Failures of our Public School System !!!
—Submitted by a parent

We're relocating, but I did want to leave a positive comment about Liberty. The nature of middle schools make them tough to suit all students, but my daughter excelled in the GT (gifted program) and she'll be ONE year ahead at her new school. That's a bummer for her, but indicative of the strong GT program. My son also attended 3 years in the standard program. The classes were not nearly as good as his sister's and I feel that faculty leadership could turn this around. With a new school opening, it will take down the population of this large middle school and that in itself will help the staff/faculty/students get back on the track to excellence. My children will be well prepared for new schools in another state due to Liberty MS, so for that, thanks Liberty!
—Submitted by a parent

We've had 2 children attend this school. Our first had a good experience and the majority of teachers and staff seemed genuinely concerned about his academic sucess. Since then, our 2nd child has had a different experience. Turn over in general seems to be an issue now. Some of the teachers that previously seemed dedicated to their mission now seem indifferent and just going through the motions. I've also noticed an increase in vague and subjective grading criteria for 'presentation' assignments in a variety of classes. I don't see that as a good way to prepare students for high school where the grading criteria is much more rigid.
—Submitted by a parent

Our third child will be leaving Liberty this year, and it can't come too soon. The teachers don't care, won't respond to the most basic requests and lack either the ability or the desire to see all students find success. The administration is a revolving door and those who stay are inneffective and incapable of doing the right thing. As an experienced educator, I believe that this school fails on every level that counts. I found almost everyone (save for a few caring souls) heartless, egotistical and lazy.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been at Liberty for 3 years, and I'm so glad he's almost done. The expectations are very high but there's little or no support for 'average' students to raise their grades. Powerschool is a joke, it is seldom updated, and when it is it's inaccurate.
—Submitted by a parent

I would NOT recommend Liberty! My son completed 3 yrs at Liberty & it was 3 yrs of dealing w/overly controlling, inexperienced teachers who lack the skills to deal with middle school students. Besides the lack of a positive learning environment, administration perpetuated the culture of fear by using confrontational and punitive methods to deal with any and all discipline issues within the school. The AIM program is a joke--any child can be accepted. It just takes a parent to make a phone call to the administration. Also, there are no honors classes offered to students outside of AIM. Let us hope that the new principal for the 2008-09 school year will do what is needed & make some real changes. I have a GT 4th grader at a feeder school that is suppose to attend Liberty--he will be attending Sky Vista Middle School instead.
—Submitted by a parent

We've had two kids at Liberty. It is a great school with all kinds of programs for kids (AVID, AIM, etc.). The teachers are great and I love their sports because everyone makes the team.
—Submitted by a parent

We were advised by my daughters teacher to place her at Liberty due to its outstanding academic program,teachers are fantastic, administration leaves a lot to be desired.
—Submitted by a parent

One child just completed 3 years at Liberty Middle School in the AIM program. Have been very pleased with academics, staff and enviroment. Would like to see more extracurricular activities and social activities for all grades. Would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent