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Liberty Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 600 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 19, 2013

Liberty is a great school and my child really enjoys going there. She specifically enjoys the tutor program and the individual attention she receives from the tutors. I highly recommend this school to any parent seeking a well defined curriculm and a principal and staff who sincerely care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2012

It is a great school, my neighbor's two kids are from them and one of my children will finish his dtudy this summer in this school. I am happy with their teachers and management. If I can be staying here, will send all my kids to this school once they finish their 6 grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2012

This is an excellent school. My first child have been gettting more and more sucessful on virous kind personality after two years in the school. It changes everything. Teachers are so great and nice with plenty of intelligence and patience. I will send my sencond child to this school too. My family enjoy all the school events so much. Thanks
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2010

i went to this school last year it is a wonderful school nobody ever makes fun of u and yeah it is great
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 11, 2009

Liberty is a wonderful school dealing with a very diverse student body. I've had two kids go through school there and have never had a problem. The teachers have been excellent and the principal truly keeps the kids in line (which could explain the previous negative review from a student!). Most parents I've encountered that have a negative impression of Liberty have never set foot in the school and are fearful of the racial diversity and differences in economic status. I feel my kids have gained not only a solid foundation of academics, but world lessons in cooperation and acceptance of other cultures and economic situations, and are better off for it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2008

I hate this school. The principals are extremely rude. And I enjoyed my previous school more. But the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

261 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

261 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American78%
Asian97%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education83%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asian94%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education58%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American94%
Asian93%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African American76%
Asian95%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education74%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American86%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education63%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
Black or African American65%
Asian86%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education32%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education95%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 38% 14%
Hispanic 31% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 4%
White 13% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 57%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 22%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 6%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10330 Lawler Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
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Phone: (469) 593-7888

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