Serving 204 students in grades 3-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
204 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Great Meadows Regional School District.
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