Serving 361 students in grades 5-6, Liberty Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Liberty Intermediate School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Intermediate School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Intermediate School's ranking?
Liberty Intermediate School is ranked #238 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?
361 students attend Liberty Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Liberty Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Intermediate School offer ?
Liberty Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Liberty Intermediate School part of?
Liberty Intermediate School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
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