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#201 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 11% in state

Liberty

Elementary School · Braintree

49 Proctor Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

Enrollment

309

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#201 of 1,793

In Braintree

#1 of 10

public schools

In district

#1 of 10

Braintree

Equity

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Liberty

8.5/10

Elementary School in Braintree · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

South Middle School

8.5/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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6.6/10

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About Liberty

Liberty is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree. Liberty serves approximately 309 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Liberty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Liberty show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,658
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Liberty — Students at Liberty score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 62.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.2% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 71.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.3% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 74 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
63.5%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
74.5%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
74.3%
2022
Math
56.8%
ELA
63.3%
2023
Math
66.7%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
60.5%
ELA
66.5%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
67.5%

* 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: 8.5/10.

How Liberty Compares

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

Overall Score
8.5/10
89th percentile in MA
Academic
9.0/10
Excellent
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.4%

Location

49 Proctor Rd, Braintree, MA 02184

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Liberty may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hollis (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Mary E Flaherty School (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Highlands (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Braintree, see our Braintree schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
South Middle School Braintree 0.3 mi 8.5
Highlands Braintree 0.9 mi 6.6
THAYER ACADEMY Braintree 1.6 mi 6.8
CATS ACADEMY Braintree 1.4 mi 7.4
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center Braintree 1.8 mi 6.5
Archie T Morrison Braintree 1.8 mi 6.4
Hollis Braintree 2.0 mi 8.4
Braintree High Braintree 1.8 mi 6.4
East Middle School Braintree 2.3 mi 6.4
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Weymouth 1.8 mi 5.4
STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN Braintree 2.4 mi
Thomas V Nash Weymouth 1.9 mi 5.6
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Holbrook 2.2 mi
Frederick C Murphy Weymouth 2.1 mi 4.7
SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Weymouth 2.4 mi 8.3
Holbrook Middle High School Holbrook 2.7 mi 5.4
John F Kennedy Holbrook 2.7 mi 5.4
Mary E Flaherty School Braintree 2.7 mi 8.4
Donald Ross Braintree 2.9 mi 5.6
ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree 2.9 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02184 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,305

Median Home Value

$623,200

Median Rent

$1,925/mo

Population

38,762

College Educated

47.1%

Homeownership

77.1%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liberty

What grades does Liberty serve?

Liberty serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Liberty?

Liberty has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty rank in MA?

Liberty ranks #201 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Liberty's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Liberty?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Liberty a charter school?

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

Is Liberty a Title I school?

No, Liberty is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
18 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%

District

Braintree
District Enrollment
5,237
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
District Rank
#1 of 10

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