Libertas Academy Charter School

Summary:

Libertas Academy Charter School is a public charter secondary school located in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 81.02% Hispanic, 10.71% African American, 3.65% White, 0.49% Asian, and 0.73% Native American.

Academically, Libertas Academy Charter School's performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally lower than the state average across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with the largest gaps in 10th grade Science (23.4% vs. 49.26%) and 10th grade Mathematics (28.79% vs. 48.47%). However, the school's performance has shown some improvement over the past few years, with proficiency rates increasing in ELA and Mathematics across multiple grade levels.

On a positive note, Libertas Academy Charter School (District) has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 9.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $19,141 in 2019-2020 to $22,013 in 2020-2021, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

 146 Chestnut Street
       Springfield, MA  01103


(413) 342-5510

District: Libertas Academy Charter School (District)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,013 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.3%
African American:
12.1%
White:
3.3%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Libertas Academy Charter School ranks better than 55.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.3%), African American (12.1%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Libertas Academy Charter School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Libertas Academy Charter School is $22,013.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Libertas Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Libertas Academy Charter School 219th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Libertas Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Libertas Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.43 416th 498 16.5%
2021 18.25 411th 501 18.0%
2022 26.65 366th 497 26.4%
2023 42.25 277th 501 44.7%
2024 51.12 219th 493 55.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.96 8th 138 94.2%
2021 73.68 6th 135 95.6%
2022 67.60 9th 154 94.2%
2023 82.02 8th 155 94.8%
2024 62.94 21st 180 88.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.65 298th 484 38.4%
2021 36.99 300th 489 38.7%
2022 48.59 222nd 503 55.9%
2023 45.74 190th 444 57.2%
2024 60.14 120th 441 72.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.36 308th 452 31.9%
2021 36.85 296th 462 35.9%
2022 44.41 254th 489 48.1%
2023 68.21 113th 481 76.5%
2024 78.84 53rd 469 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.98 363rd 478 24.1%
2021 20.95 388th 483 19.7%
2022 26.68 368th 494 25.5%
2023 45.23 255th 489 47.9%
2024 50.17 222nd 481 53.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.79 191st 424 55.0%
2021 24.61 351st 431 18.6%
2022 32.36 279th 445 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.11 428th 478 10.5%
2021 16.37 415th 485 14.4%
2022 26.33 364th 497 26.8%
2023 38.28 289th 489 40.9%
2024 50.03 218th 483 54.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.81 428th 491 12.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.41 212th 339 37.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.77 110th 193 43.0%
2022 64.95 55th 212 74.1%
2024 65.72 43rd 202 78.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Libertas Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.87 184th 322 42.9%
2021 39.41 187th 335 44.2%
2022 51.03 138th 368 62.5%
2023 74.48 62nd 364 83.0%
2024 78.43 59th 378 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Libertas Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 2 11 0 76 0 0 1 0 90
2019 3 22 0 151 0 0 2 0 178
2020 3 40 2 217 0 1 4 0 267
2021 4 39 2 209 2 0 4 0 260
2022 6 45 3 268 2 0 8 0 332
2023 15 44 2 333 3 0 14 0 411
2024 17 63 5 417 1 0 16 0 519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Libertas Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 90 n/a n/a n/a
2019 178 14.4 12.3 n/a
2020 267 24.9 10.7 n/a
2021 260 28.0 9.2 n/a
2022 332 42.7 7.7 n/a
2023 411 45.2 9.0 n/a
2024 519 53.0 9.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Libertas Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 90 n/a n/a n/a
2019 178 14.4 12.3 n/a
2020 267 24.9 10.7 n/a
2021 260 28.0 9.2 n/a
2022 332 42.7 7.7 n/a
2023 411 45.2 9.0 n/a
2024 519 53.0 9.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Libertas Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,728 (9.0%) $17,413 (91.0%) $19,141
2021 $2,867 (13.0%) $19,146 (87.0%) $22,013

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Libertas Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 501 Middle schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School)2444.2
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))2444.2
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School)3233.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))3233.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School)2133.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))2133.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School)3519.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))3519.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School)2338.3
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))2338.3
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School)3330.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Libertas Academy Charter School (District))3330.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students178411
 130.9%
African American2244
 100%
American Indian03
Asian02
Hispanic151333
 120.5%
Pacific Islander00
White315
 400%
Two or More Races214
 600%


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Students at Libertas Academy Charter School are 80% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended Libertas Academy Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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