Liberty 53 School District
School District · Liberty, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,154
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,154
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Liberty 53?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Liberty 53 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Discovery Middle School
Liberty · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Warren Hills Elem.
Liberty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Franklin Elem.
Liberty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#271 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,179
+$652 vs Missouri median
District size
12,154 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Liberty 53 ranks #271 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Liberty 53's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Discovery Middle School (8.4/10), Warren Hills Elem. (7.7/10), and Franklin Elem. (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Liberty 53 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Liberty 53
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Warren Hills Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Franklin Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Liberty High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | South Valley Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Heritage Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Shoal Creek Elem. | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Kellybrook Elem School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Lewis and Clark Elem. | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Manor Hill Elem. | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Liberty 53
Liberty 53 is a Liberty, Missouri school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 12,154 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $13,179 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Liberty 53 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Discovery Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Liberty 53 students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Liberty 53, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Liberty 53 with test data.
Schools in Liberty 53
18 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools4
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Liberty
- Total Enrollment
- 12,154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 872
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Liberty 53?
Liberty 53 has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Liberty 53?
The average composite rating for Liberty 53 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Liberty 53?
Liberty 53's district-level spending was $13,179 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Liberty 53?
The average student-teacher ratio in Liberty 53 is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Liberty 53?
Discovery Middle School is the highest-rated school in Liberty 53 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Liberty 53?
Across schools in Liberty 53 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Liberty 53 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Liberty 53 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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