Serving 1,119 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (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 1,119 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Liberty Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 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
#2443 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Junior High School's ranking?
Liberty Junior High School is ranked #2443 out of 3,542 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
1,119 students attend Liberty Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Liberty Junior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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