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#2128 of 3,813 schools in IL
Liberty Intermediate School
Middle School · Bourbonnais Sd 53 · Bourbonnais, IL
A Bourbonnais Sd 53 middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
1690 Career Center Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Intermediate School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated821/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourbonnais), 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
$88,688
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Kankakee Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 338 | 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.
Bourbonnais Sd 53
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Intermediate School is listed in Bourbonnais SD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Intermediate School
Liberty Intermediate School is a public middle school in Bourbonnais, IL, part of Bourbonnais Sd 53, serving approximately 743 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (815) 929-5000
- Area population (ZIP 60914)
- 28,503
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 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 60914; 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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