Liberty 53 School District
School District · Liberty, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#257 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,179
+$657 vs Missouri median
District size
12,154 students
Much larger than Missouri median
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. The district invests $13,179 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Liberty 53 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Epic Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Liberty 53 students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Liberty
- Total Enrollment
- 12,154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 872
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Liberty 53?
Liberty 53 spends $13,179 per student per year.
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?
Epic Elementary is the highest-rated school in Liberty 53 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Liberty 53?
Across schools in Liberty 53 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
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- Independence 30 (31)
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- Fox C-6 (18)
- Jefferson City (18)
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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