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#675 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 8% in state

Liberty EL

Elementary School · Keller ISD · Colleyville, TX

A Keller ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1101 MCDONWELL SCHOOL RD W, Colleyville, TX 76034

  • Math 71% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,925
Chronic Absenteeism5.8%

Students at Liberty EL score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

7.4%

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. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average577/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colleyville), 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

$203,157

Median home value

$717,600

Median rent

$3,194/mo

College educated

69.9%

Homeownership

95.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76034; 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
Ea Young AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–120.6 mi93Compare →
Bear Valley AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi14Compare →
Southlake Early Care and EducationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.3 mi13Compare →
Keller-harvel ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–4Not available496Compare →

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.

Keller ISD

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#7 of 41
District spending per student
$10,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Liberty EL

Liberty EL is a public elementary school in Colleyville, TX, part of Keller ISD, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% 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 Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Liberty EL?

Liberty EL has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty EL is 15.3:1. 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 #675 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Liberty EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% 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?

7.4% 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.8%
Area population (ZIP 76034)
25,995
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
46.4
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 76034; 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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