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#512 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 28% in state

North Liberty School

Elementary School · John Glenn School Corporation · North Liberty, IN

A John Glenn School Corporation elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 School Dr, North Liberty, IN 46554

  • Math 52% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,952
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at North Liberty School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
56%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.9%

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 North 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average278/100K

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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

$75,043

Median home value

$189,400

Median rent

$855/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–60.6 mi68Compare →
Walkerton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–6Not available592Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

John Glenn School Corporation

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$10,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Liberty School is listed in John Glenn School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Liberty School

North Liberty School is a public elementary school in North Liberty, IN, part of John Glenn School Corporation, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Liberty School

What grades does North Liberty School serve?

North Liberty School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend North Liberty School?

North Liberty School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Liberty School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Liberty School rank in IN?

North Liberty School ranks #512 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North Liberty School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Liberty School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Liberty School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Liberty School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Liberty School a charter school?

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

Is North Liberty School a Title I school?

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

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

49.9% of students at North 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 46554)
4,285
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
42.1
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 46554; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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