Serving 1,190 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Junior High School's student population of 1,190 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2346 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
60%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Junior High School's ranking?
Liberty Junior High School is ranked #2346 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Liberty Junior High School often compared to?
Liberty Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H H Conrady Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Junior High School?
1,190 students attend Liberty Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Liberty Junior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Junior High School offer ?
Liberty Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Junior High School part of?
Liberty Junior High School is part of Burbank SD 111 School District.
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