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#1817 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Liberty EL

Elementary School · Eagle Pass ISD · Eagle Pass, TX

An Eagle Pass ISD elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

587 MADISON ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

  • Math 74% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,625
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Liberty EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

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 Liberty EL 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,051/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle Pass), 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

$52,295

Median home value

$150,200

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78852; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nellie Mae Glass ELEnrollment path unverified4.71–60.3 mi430Compare →
Dena Kelso Graves ELEnrollment path unverified4.11–61.0 mi510Compare →
Armando Cerna ELEnrollment path unverified6.61–61.2 mi600Compare →
Seco Mines ELEnrollment path unverified4.11–61.2 mi341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Eagle Pass ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#1 of 24
District spending per student
$12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty EL is listed in EAGLE PASS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty EL

Liberty EL is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX, part of Eagle Pass ISD, serving approximately 499 students in grades 1st-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,817 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty EL

What grades does Liberty EL serve?

Liberty EL serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Liberty EL?

Liberty EL has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty EL is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty EL rank in TX?

Liberty EL ranks #1,817 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Liberty EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty EL has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Liberty EL a charter school?

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

Is Liberty EL a Title I school?

No, Liberty EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

60.1% of students at Liberty EL 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Maverick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 78852)
56,933
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
29.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78852; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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