Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Liberty Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Liberty Preparatory Academy's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liberty Preparatory Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
75%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Liberty Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Liberty Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Phoenix Public Charter High School Springfield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Liberty Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Liberty Preparatory Academy?
8 students attend Liberty Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Liberty Preparatory Academy students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Preparatory Academy?
Liberty Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty Preparatory Academy offer ?
Liberty Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Preparatory Academy part of?
Liberty Preparatory Academy is part of Springfield School District.
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