Liberty Oaks Elementary School
Liberty Oaks Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Liberty Oaks Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Liberty Oaks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Liberty Oaks Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty Oaks Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Oaks Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #359 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 16% |
| White | 70% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Liberty 53 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Liberty Oaks Elementary School is Juvenile Justice Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Discovery Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Early Child. Education Center Grades: PK | 265 students
0.2 miles
9600 Ne 79th St
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324 0.2 PK 265 - Liberty Discovery Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 699 students10
1.2 miles
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300 1.2 6-8 699 - Liberty Epic Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 298 students10
1.2 miles
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730 1.2 K-5 298 - Kansas City Shoal Creek Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 907 students10
1.2 miles
9000 Ne Flintlock Rd
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150 1.2 K-5 907 - Liberty Juvenile Justice Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
1.3 miles
650 Conistor Ln
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300 1.3 6-12 n/a
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