Liberty

962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Liberty ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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 246 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Liberty ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1409 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
20-24%
42%
20-24%
44%
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
79%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
9%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty's ranking?
Liberty is ranked #1409 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Liberty often compared to?
Libertyis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Liberty?
246 students attend Liberty.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Liberty students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Liberty part of?
Liberty is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty located?
Liberty is located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Liberty Heights.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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