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#1843 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Liberty Elem School
Elementary School · Orland Sd 135 · Orland Park, IL
An Orland Sd 135 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8801 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Elem School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Liberty Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,133/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,747
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold W Kruse Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| High Point Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Fernway Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orland Sd 135
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Elem School is listed in Orland SD 135; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Elem School
Liberty Elem School is a public elementary school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland Sd 135, serving approximately 595 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,843 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Elem School
What grades does Liberty Elem School serve?
Liberty Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Liberty Elem School?
Liberty Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Elem School rank in IL?
Liberty Elem School ranks #1,843 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Liberty Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elem School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Liberty Elem School a charter school?
No, Liberty Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Elem School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (708) 364-3805
- Area population (ZIP 60462)
- 40,700
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 60462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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