Liberty Elementary is a public elementary school serving about 400 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Marysville School District, a district that faces significant academic challenges across the region.
Academically, Liberty's test scores in English, Math, and Science are below the Washington state average, and the school has consistently received low ratings. However, when compared to other schools in its own district, Liberty performs on par or even better in some subjects, particularly in Math and Science where its scores exceed the district average. This is notable when looking at nearby schools like Marshall Elementary and Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary, which have much lower proficiency rates. The school serves a population with high economic need, with nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
An interesting finding is that higher school funding does not automatically mean higher test scores in this area. For example, Marysville Coop Program spends less per student but is the highest-performing school in the local comparison, while some schools with higher spending have lower results. Liberty's performance has shown slight improvement over the past decade, and its 5th graders tend to perform relatively better, especially in Science. The school's most urgent area for improvement appears to be supporting students from low-income families, who score in the bottom 7% statewide.
Marysville School District
In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Liberty Elementary.
Liberty Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Washington elementary schools.
Students who attend Liberty Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Marysville Middle SchoolHigh : Marysville Getchell High School
Students at Liberty Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 38% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.