Liberty Elementary School is located on Carew Street in the Springfield neighborhood of Liberty Heights. The school opened in 1918 and now serves roughly 300 students, providing instruction in core subjects with a strong of focus on math and literacy.
The school was once a math and communications magnet school, and although Liberty continues many of the practices left over from their former magnet designation, they are now a Cornerstone school with a cross-curricular focus on literacy. This academic concentration is embedded in the instruction of all academic classes.
Students participate in enrichment classes including music, art, physical education and technology. The school creates live news broadcasts for the school community in their television studio. Liberty School students and staff also engage in community-building events such as Spirit Week and other schoolwide challenges.
Liberty School is in partnership with various community organizations, including the 21st Century Program, and volunteers that support enrichment activities for students at the school.
Liberty School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
962 Carew St,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Robin Sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
289:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
77.7%
White
13.1%
Black
7.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/22/2014
My child attends this school and is in the special ed program. This is by far the best special ed program I have ever seen. The teachers and teacher aids are amazing. My child has had a remarkable improvement across the board. School is safe and teacher parent relationship is excellent.
10/7/2013
My son has been attending Liberty since kindergarten. I have to say that in the almost 3 years that he has been there I am very disappointed with the school. My son is in 2nd grade he comes home with what looks like kinder/1st grade homework. My child is not your average student he reads at a 4th gr...
9/12/2007
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Liberty School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 246 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Liberty School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $303,553. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Springfield Renaissance School, Amherst Regional High School, Chicopee High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Liberty School.