Liberty Elementary is a public elementary school in Marysville, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in improving academic performance compared to nearby schools in the Marysville School District.
Liberty Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low-income families. Despite higher per-student spending than the state average, Liberty Elementary's academic outcomes suggest that factors beyond funding, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's struggles.
In contrast, some nearby schools in the Marysville School District, such as Marysville Coop Program and Sunnyside Elementary, are outperforming Liberty Elementary on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. This indicates that there may be opportunities for Liberty Elementary to learn from the successful strategies of these higher-performing schools and work towards improving student outcomes.
Marysville School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Liberty Elementary.
Students who attend Liberty Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Marysville Middle SchoolHigh : Marysville Getchell High School
Students at Liberty Elementary are 42% White, 36% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.
Liberty Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Washington elementary schools.