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#642 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 36% in state
Libertas Academy Charter School
School · Libertas Academy Charter School (district) · Springfield, MA
A charter school in Springfield, MA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
146 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01103
- Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MA 45% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Libertas Academy Charter School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2022, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 81 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Libertas Academy Charter 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$21,458
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
44.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springfield Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Conservatory of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Emergence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–10 | 0.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community CollegEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.6 mi | 25 | 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.
Libertas Academy Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,601NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Libertas Academy Charter School is listed in Libertas Academy Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Libertas Academy Charter School
Libertas Academy Charter School is a public school in Springfield, MA, part of Libertas Academy Charter School (district), serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-11th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Libertas Academy Charter School
What grades does Libertas Academy Charter School serve?
Libertas Academy Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend Libertas Academy Charter School?
Libertas Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libertas Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libertas Academy Charter School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Libertas Academy Charter School rank in MA?
Libertas Academy Charter School ranks #642 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Libertas Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Libertas Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Libertas Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Libertas Academy Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Libertas Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Libertas Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Libertas Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Libertas Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (413) 342-5510
- Area population (ZIP 01103)
- 2,336
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
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 MCAS · 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 MCAS · 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)
- State assessments · 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 01103; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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