Serving 332 students in grades 6-9, Libertas Charter School 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Libertas Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Libertas Charter School's student population of 332 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 207% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Libertas Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Libertas Charter School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
81%
23%
Black
13%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libertas Charter School's ranking?
Libertas Charter School is ranked #1273 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Libertas Charter School often compared to?
Libertas Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted), Hampden Charter School Of Science West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Libertas Charter School?
332 students attend Libertas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Libertas Charter School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Libertas Charter School?
Libertas Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Libertas Charter School offer ?
Libertas Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Libertas Charter School part of?
Libertas Charter School is part of Libertas Academy Charter School School District.
In what neighborhood is Libertas Charter School located?
Libertas Charter School is located in the Metro Center neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Metro Center.
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