Serving 714 students in grades 4-6, Liberty Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bourbonnais, IL, encompassing approximately 22.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Intermediate School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Intermediate School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
61%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Intermediate School's ranking?
Liberty Intermediate School is ranked #1102 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Liberty Intermediate School often compared to?
Liberty Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herscher Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?
714 students attend Liberty Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Liberty Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty Intermediate School offer ?
Liberty Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Liberty Intermediate School part of?
Liberty Intermediate School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.
School Reviews
Review Liberty Intermediate School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
