Summary:
The Liberty Charter District consists of a single K-8 school, Liberty Charter, serving 704 students in Madera, California, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Liberty Charter demonstrates a significant strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7% that is exactly half the state average, a notable achievement given the economic challenges faced by its student population. However, academic performance in core subjects like English, math, and science is below state averages, creating a paradox where students are consistently present but not yet reaching proficiency benchmarks. The school's statewide ranking has shown steady improvement over the last three years, moving from the 7th to the 14th percentile.
Performance varies considerably by grade, with 3rd and 7th grades showing relative strength in English, while math scores decline sharply in 5th and 6th grades. With per-student spending significantly above many California schools, key questions focus on how resources are used to address these academic gaps and the particularly low performance in science. The data suggests a school with a strong culture of attendance that is making gradual progress while working to translate that consistency into stronger academic outcomes across all grade levels.
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