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Liberty

962 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 251 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Liberty's student population of 251 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1409 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Liberty, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Liberty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
78%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Liberty and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Liberty.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Liberty?
251 students attend Liberty.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Liberty students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty?
Liberty has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty offer ?
Liberty offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (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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