Liberty

962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (413) 787-7299

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Liberty serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Liberty placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Liberty's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Liberty is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Liberty is 0.41, 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

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State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1388 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Liberty, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

75%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

14%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Liberty and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

57%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Liberty and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

87%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springfield School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty's ranking?

Liberty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Liberty?

289 students attend Liberty.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Liberty students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty?

Liberty has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Liberty offer ?

Liberty offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Liberty part of?

Liberty is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education