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Liberty Junior High School

151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 593 students in grades 7-8, Liberty Junior High 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 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Liberty Junior High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
593 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Liberty Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Junior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1167 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
13%
28%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
81%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Junior High School's ranking?
Liberty Junior High School is ranked #1167 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Junior High School?
593 students attend Liberty Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Liberty Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Junior High School offer ?
Liberty Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Liberty Junior High School part of?
Liberty Junior High School is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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