Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Liberty Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Hills Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Hills Elementary School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Hills Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Liberty Hills Elementary School?
761 students attend Liberty Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Liberty Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Hills Elementary School?
Liberty Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Liberty Hills Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Liberty Hills Elementary School part of?
Liberty Hills Elementary School is part of Alpine School District.
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