Liberty

Summary:

Liberty is an elementary school located in Springfield, MA that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a student population of 251 and is part of the Springfield school district, which is ranked 328 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.05% of Liberty students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17% and the Springfield district average of 19.1%. The school is ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools, consistently ranking between 700-900 out of over 900 schools, and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Liberty's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, all of which rank in the bottom 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools. The nearby schools in the Springfield district, such as William N. DeBerry, Glenwood, and Mary O Pottenger, also have low academic performance and rankings, indicating that the challenges faced by Liberty are not unique but rather systemic within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 962 Carew Street
       Springfield, MA  01104


(413) 787-7299

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
758th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,034 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
African American:
9.8%
White:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Liberty ranks worse than 82.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 16th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.9%), African American (9.8%), White (9.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty is 11.7. 23 elementary schools in the Springfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty is $19,034. 21 elementary schools in the Springfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 758th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Liberty in the ranking list.)

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Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield 328th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty

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Rank History for all students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.17 833rd 884 5.8%
2004 7.17 834th 882 5.4%
2005 5.85 852nd 887 3.9%
2006 13.74 812th 911 10.9%
2007 18.71 770th 911 15.5%
2008 23.92 739th 908 18.6%
2009 13.11 815th 909 10.3%
2010 19.81 783rd 920 14.9%
2011 16.31 792nd 924 14.3%
2012 14.52 814th 930 12.5%
2013 19.28 780th 928 15.9%
2014 27.41 721st 926 22.1%
2015 31.19 678th 914 25.8%
2016 45.07 553rd 932 40.7%
2017 32.94 677th 938 27.8%
2018 33.20 659th 934 29.4%
2019 14.26 842nd 942 10.6%
2021 16.83 774th 936 17.3%
2022 13.75 824th 932 11.6%
2023 16.75 786th 928 15.3%
2024 18.63 758th 916 17.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 211th 244 13.5%
2019 26.15 209th 258 19.0%
2022 31.24 209th 267 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.20 354th 886 60.0%
2019 21.04 798th 896 10.9%
2021 29.61 661st 894 26.1%
2022 26.21 723rd 905 20.1%
2024 27.16 549th 731 24.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.67 216th 685 68.5%
2019 23.90 598th 700 14.6%
2021 33.26 487th 705 30.9%
2022 28.52 601st 772 22.2%
2023 33.94 546th 757 27.9%
2024 38.31 492nd 760 35.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 698th 893 21.8%
2019 14.46 811th 902 10.1%
2021 11.84 825th 898 8.1%
2022 18.56 751st 901 16.6%
2023 17.99 747th 887 15.8%
2024 20.00 727th 886 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.80 450th 672 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 562nd 898 37.4%
2019 17.87 782nd 907 13.8%
2021 29.90 647th 904 28.4%
2022 11.32 844th 908 7.0%
2023 17.58 758th 896 15.4%
2024 20.02 734th 891 17.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.62 772nd 925 16.5%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.90 271st 399 32.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.51 45th 379 88.1%
2019 43.20 229th 398 42.5%
2021 39.14 210th 379 44.6%
2022 36.39 248th 401 38.2%
2023 44.52 213th 420 49.3%
2024 50.65 181st 446 59.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 81 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 243 60 8 85 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 229 83 11 75 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 218 99 4 112 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 145 98 4 111 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 131 80 7 110 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 116 77 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 113 69 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 113 69 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 111 71 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 102 74 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 97 81 1 137 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 77 67 2 145 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 65 75 3 166 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 50 46 7 174 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 50 46 7 174 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 45 58 5 153 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 50 61 6 163 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 42 48 3 169 0 n/a n/a 6 268
2007 58 50 5 161 0 n/a n/a 15 289
2008 50 44 7 192 0 n/a n/a 8 301
2009 43 39 4 202 0 0 12 0 300
2010 41 36 4 193 0 0 12 0 286
2011 37 27 5 198 0 0 9 0 276
2012 35 27 3 209 0 0 7 0 281
2013 40 33 2 178 0 0 8 0 261
2014 37 33 2 197 0 0 6 0 275
2015 33 25 3 220 0 0 3 0 284
2016 36 20 5 204 0 0 3 0 268
2017 42 25 6 213 0 0 2 0 288
2018 37 27 3 214 0 0 2 0 283
2019 27 31 6 213 0 0 5 0 282
2020 27 33 6 205 0 0 2 0 273
2021 27 39 4 216 1 0 2 0 289
2022 29 28 2 202 1 0 2 0 264
2023 33 19 1 195 1 0 2 0 251
2024 23 24 1 194 1 0 3 0 246

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 Liberty

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a n/a
1990 398 n/a n/a n/a
1991 433 n/a n/a n/a
1992 358 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 312 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 316 n/a 0.0 83.9
2000 291 n/a 0.0 99
2001 310 n/a 0.0 61.3
2002 278 n/a n/a 89.6
2003 278 n/a n/a 89.6
2004 261 20.0 13.1 84.3
2005 280 24.0 11.7 79.3
2006 268 26.0 10.3 91.2
2007 289 26.0 11.1 93.1
2008 301 22.0 13.7 90.4
2009 300 20.5 14.6 87
2010 286 21.5 13.3 89.9
2011 276 20.8 13.2 89.9
2012 281 22.0 12.7 90
2013 261 24.2 10.7 91.6
2014 275 24.0 11.4 93.5
2015 284 24.0 11.8 93
2016 268 23.0 11.6 n/a
2017 288 25.2 11.4 n/a
2018 283 20.9 13.4 n/a
2019 282 19.0 14.8 n/a
2020 273 21.4 12.7 n/a
2021 289 24.5 11.7 n/a
2022 264 26.8 9.8 n/a
2023 251 27.0 9.2 n/a
2024 246 20.9 11.7 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 Liberty

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a n/a
1990 398 n/a n/a n/a
1991 433 n/a n/a n/a
1992 358 n/a n/a n/a
1993 328 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 312 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 316 n/a 0.0 83.9
2000 291 n/a 0.0 99
2001 310 n/a 0.0 61.3
2002 278 n/a n/a 89.6
2003 278 n/a n/a 89.6
2004 261 20.0 13.1 84.3
2005 280 24.0 11.7 79.3
2006 268 26.0 10.3 91.2
2007 289 26.0 11.1 93.1
2008 301 22.0 13.7 90.4
2009 300 20.5 14.6 87
2010 286 21.5 13.3 89.9
2011 276 20.8 13.2 89.9
2012 281 22.0 12.7 90
2013 261 24.2 10.7 91.6
2014 275 24.0 11.4 93.5
2015 284 24.0 11.8 93
2016 268 23.0 11.6 n/a
2017 288 25.2 11.4 n/a
2018 283 20.9 13.4 n/a
2019 282 19.0 14.8 n/a
2020 273 21.4 12.7 n/a
2021 289 24.5 11.7 n/a
2022 264 26.8 9.8 n/a
2023 251 27.0 9.2 n/a
2024 246 20.9 11.7 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 Liberty

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (6.5%) $14,438 (93.5%) $15,442
2020 $1,457 (8.9%) $14,853 (91.1%) $16,310
2021 $2,116 (11.1%) $16,918 (88.9%) $19,034

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 842nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 786th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty)3929
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)4125.6
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty)2418.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield)3020.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty)3220
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)3321
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty)1827.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)2822.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty)3315.2
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)3727.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty)3524.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)3019.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Liberty)2821.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield)2923.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Liberty)3421.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield)3021.9
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Liberty)2623.6
 2.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Springfield)2516.3
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Liberty)2821.2
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Springfield)2318.1
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282251
 11%
African American3119
 38.7%
American Indian01
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic213195
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2733
 22.2%
Two or More Races52
 60%


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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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