Liberty Elementary School

19818 W Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Liberty Elementary School serves 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Liberty Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
631 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
61%
46%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
33%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #935 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
631 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Liberty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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