Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
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Liberty Preparatory Academy serves 7 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Btm 50% 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:

School Overview

Liberty Preparatory Academy's student population of 7 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Liberty Preparatory Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)
≥50%
61%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)
≥50%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
14%
22%
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Black
14%
10%
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White
72%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Preparatory Academy's ranking?

Liberty Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).

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?

7 students attend Liberty Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Liberty Preparatory Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.

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 10-12 (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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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