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Very Good

#470 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 23% in state

Liberty Elementary School

Elementary School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

5125 E MARILYN RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Enrollment

343

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#470 of 2,006

In Scottsdale

#28 of 46

public schools

In district

#19 of 44

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

School environment

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Liberty Elementary School

7.7/10

Elementary School in Scottsdale · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). Liberty Elementary School serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Liberty Elementary School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.6
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

36% of students at Liberty Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,848
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Liberty Elementary School — Students at Liberty Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 64.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 72.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
60%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Liberty Elementary School Compares

See how Liberty Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.7/10
77th percentile in AZ
Academic
8.8/10
Excellent
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
9.4/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5125 E MARILYN RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Liberty Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. North Ranch Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. Another option is Desert Shadows Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Copper Canyon Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Scottsdale, see our Scottsdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Sunrise Middle School Scottsdale 0.2 mi 6.6
SCOTTSDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Phoenix 0.6 mi 4.9
Arizona Language Preparatory Phoenix 0.6 mi 8.6
West-MEC - Horizon High School Scottsdale 0.7 mi
Horizon High School Scottsdale 0.7 mi 7.5
RANCHO SOLANO PRIVATE SCHOOL-GREENWAY CAMPUS Scottsdale 0.8 mi 6.9
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Phoenix 1.0 mi 8.4
Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale 1.4 mi 7.4
Whispering Wind Academy Phoenix 1.3 mi 6.5
IGNITE LEARNING ACADEMY Scottsdale 1.5 mi 6.3
Desert Shadows Elementary School Scottsdale 1.4 mi 9.1
Benchmark School Phoenix 1.3 mi 8.4
ST JOHN XXIII CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY Scottsdale 1.5 mi 4.3
Sweetwater Community School Phoenix 1.5 mi 6.5
North Ranch Elementary School Phoenix 1.6 mi 9.3
Copper Canyon Elementary School Scottsdale 1.9 mi 8.7
Freedom Academy Phoenix 1.8 mi 4.2
Milestones Charter School Phoenix 2.1 mi 8.2
Indian Bend Elementary School Phoenix 2.0 mi 7.1
Paradise Valley High School Phoenix 2.1 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85254 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,885

Median Home Value

$701,900

Median Rent

$1,954/mo

Population

46,655

College Educated

60.3%

Homeownership

72.9%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

45.3

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Kyrene de la Colina School Phoenix, AZ 7.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liberty Elementary School

What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?

Liberty Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?

Liberty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty Elementary School rank in AZ?

Liberty Elementary School ranks #470 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Liberty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Liberty Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Liberty Elementary School a charter school?

No, Liberty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberty Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Liberty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

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