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#742 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 41% in state

Liberty School

School · Liberty J-4 School District · Joes, CO

A school in Joes, CO where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 112, Joes, CO 80822

  • Math 27% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.3% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
District spending per student$26,221

Students at Liberty School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 24 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Liberty School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average262/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,111

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$1,138/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Liberty J-4 School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty School is listed in Liberty J-4 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty School

Liberty School is a public school in Joes, CO, part of Liberty J-4 School District, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty School

What grades does Liberty School serve?

Liberty School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty School?

Liberty School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty School rank in CO?

Liberty School ranks #742 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Liberty School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Liberty School a charter school?

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

Is Liberty School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty School?

43.8% of students at Liberty School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
vocational
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yuma County
Area population (ZIP 80822)
239
Area median age
58.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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