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Liberty Intermediate School

Middle School · Bourbonnais SD 53

1690 Career Center Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Enrollment

743

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

5.9

Grades

4th – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#2,128 of 3,813

In Bourbonnais

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Bourbonnais SD 53

Academic performance

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Liberty Intermediate School

5.9/10

Middle School in Bourbonnais · grades 4th – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Liberty Intermediate School

Liberty Intermediate School is a public middle school in Bourbonnais, IL, part of Bourbonnais SD 53. Liberty Intermediate School serves approximately 743 students, and covers grades 4th-6th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Liberty Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Liberty Intermediate School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,559
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Liberty Intermediate School — Students at Liberty Intermediate School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 46.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
34%

* 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: 3.8/10.

How Liberty Intermediate School Compares

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

Overall Score
5.9/10
44th percentile in IL
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
54 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.3%

Location

1690 Career Center Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Liberty Intermediate School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (rated 5.7/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Bradley Central Middle School (rated 5.1/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Bradley), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bourbonnais, see our Bourbonnais schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bourbonnais 0.2 mi 5.4
Noel Levasseur Elem School Bourbonnais 1.0 mi 5.7
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Bourbonnais 1.4 mi 5.7
Alan B Shepard Elem School Bourbonnais 1.7 mi 6.2
Shabbona Elem School Bourbonnais 1.8 mi 5.5
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL,BOURBONNAIS Bourbonnais 2.1 mi 6.9
Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School Bradley 2.7 mi 6.7
Bradley West Elem School Bradley 2.9 mi 5.9
Bradley Central Middle School Bradley 3.1 mi 5.1
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Kankakee 3.6 mi 3.8
Bradley East Elem School Bradley 3.6 mi 7.3
KANKAKEE TRINITY ACADEMY Kankakee 4.2 mi 6.2
Proegler School Kankakee 4.3 mi 4.6
John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee 4.9 mi 5.2
Taft Primary School Kankakee 5.1 mi 4.4
Kankakee High School Kankakee 5.4 mi 6.4
Manteno Elem School Manteno 5.0 mi 6.7
King Middle Grade School Kankakee 5.1 mi 3.8
Steuben Elementary School Kankakee 5.3 mi 6.0
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee 5.2 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60914 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,688

Median Home Value

$240,500

Median Rent

$1,206/mo

Population

28,503

College Educated

31.8%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

35.6

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Taylorville Jr High School Taylorville, IL 5.9
Wauconda Middle School Wauconda, IL 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liberty Intermediate School

What grades does Liberty Intermediate School serve?

Liberty Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?

Liberty Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Intermediate School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty Intermediate School rank in IL?

Liberty Intermediate School ranks #2,128 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Liberty Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Intermediate School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Liberty Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Liberty Intermediate School a Title I school?

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

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

49.0% of students at Liberty Intermediate 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Free/Reduced Lunch
49.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Kankakee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%

District

Bourbonnais SD 53
District Enrollment
2,337
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,559
District Rank
#2 of 5

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