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Liberty Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 1097 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 17, 2012

Great school. Very talented and engaging teachers, principal and staff. My two kids are challenged to the fullest extent. Very happy to be part of this dynamic school.


Posted March 25, 2011

Great school, with good teachers and staff, love it. Greate managment and leadership. Facility is also very clean and nice. Always have some children activities doing on. I like the notification method via phone and email, so you are always aware of the happening in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2011

Even though instructional approaches differ, we have had some great teachers at this school. The staff members are wonderful and caring, parents are very pro-active. Ms. Atwater, the school principal, is extrememly approachable and friendly and genuinely cares about the kids and the quality of what is going on at the school She is there for early morning show and for evening after school activities. A great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Great Principal and Assistant Principal; extremely engaged parents; modern facilities; strong academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

We are very pleased with the Kindergarten program at Liberty, even if we would rather have a full day option available for Loudoun County Public Schools. The administration and staff are very inviting and communicative about what to expect, how to be involved and how our child is being educated. We have an active PTA and lots of family participated in fundraising for the playground, adding books to the library and other needs of a new school. We look forward to the rest of our first year at Liberty and to many great years ahead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

Brand new school, just built before 2008 school year began. My son is in the special education program for preschoolers here at Liberty, and the program is superb. His teacher is great, the facilities in his classroom are new and up-to-date, the office staff is friendly, and the school is clean. I am very pleased with this school and can't wait to see what it has to offer in the upcoming years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2009

Having left another Loudoun County school to be one of the teachers at Liberty when it opened in September, 2008, I can only say it was the best decision I ever made. The principal and assistant principal are outstanding, inspiring, and a joy every day. Although it may take a year or two to work out all the little issues that a brand new school faces, I have every confidence in our administration and in my colleagues that we will put our hearts and souls into making this the best school in Loudoun!
—Submitted by a teacher


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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students93%
Female students97%
Male students88%
Black students92%
Asian students96%
Hispanic71%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Students97%
Female students99%
Male students95%
Black students100%
Asian students99%
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Math

All Students80%
Female students78%
Male students83%
Black students54%
Asian students93%
Hispanic56%
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black students100%
Asian students99%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students93%
Black students100%
Asian students98%
Hispanic91%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students83%
Black students69%
Asian students92%
Hispanic64%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students53%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students100%
Asian students97%
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students99%
Male students94%
Black students100%
Asian students96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students88%
Black students82%
Asian students86%
Hispanic60%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%

Science

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students91%
Asian students97%
Hispanic80%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2008-2009 school year.
  • No accreditation rating was reported for the 2007-2008 school year.

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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25491 Riding Center Drive
South Riding, VA 20152
Phone: (703) 957-4370

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