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Public School Review - Established 2003

Liberty Intermediate School

1690 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
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Tel: (815) 929-5000
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Serving 714 students in grades 4-6, Liberty Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Intermediate School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLiberty Intermediate School
4233
5233
6248
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Total Students
714 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate School
2025714
2024743
2023720
2022736
2021719
2020543
2019536
2018515
2017515
2016504
2015520
2014530
2013531
2012574
2011575
2010559
2009590
2008571
2007558
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate School
202555
202455
202354
202249
202033
201933
201832
201732
201629
201530
201428
201337
201232
201132
201033
200935
200832
200734
200630
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School Rankings

Liberty Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Intermediate School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IL)
#1102 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

YearLiberty Intermediate School
2023#1102
2022#1219
2021#1709
2019#2199
2018#1983
2017#1953
2016#1636
2015#1597
2014#1085
2013#890
2012#1286
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33%
27%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202333%27%28%
202125%28%25%
201924%33%29%
201830%32%29%
201730%32%31%
201633%31%32%
201528%29%30%
201464%59%61%
201370%58%62%
201288%80%88%
201185%80%86%
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34%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202234%30%30%
202122%32%24%
201927%38%31%
201828%37%29%
201731%38%33%
201631%36%31%
201532%38%34%
201467%57%65%
201371%58%64%
201286%75%82%
201184%75%82%
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58%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202513:113:1
202414:114:115:1
202313:114:114:1
202215:114:115:1
202016:115:116:1
201916:115:116:1
201816:116:117:1
201716:116:117:1
201617:116:117:1
201517:116:116:1
201419:116:118:1
201314:113:116:1
201218:116:117:1
201118:116:117:1
201017:116:117:1
200917:116:117:1
200818:118:122:1
200716:117:119:1
200618:116:119:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
20242%6%3%
20231%6%4%
20221%5%3%
20212%5%3%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20181%5%3%
20171%5%3%
20162%5%2%
20152%6%1%
20142%5%2%
20133%5%3%
20123%4%3%
20114%5%3%
20105%5%3%
20094%5%4%
20083%5%4%
20072%5%4%
20063%5%3%
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Hispanic
16%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202416%28%16%
202315%27%16%
202212%27%14%
202112%27%14%
202011%26%13%
201911%26%13%
201814%26%13%
201714%26%13%
201612%26%11%
201511%25%11%
20149%25%10%
20138%24%9%
20129%24%9%
20118%23%8%
20107%22%8%
20097%22%7%
20088%21%7%
20076%20%6%
20066%19%6%
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Black
14%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202414%16%16%
202314%17%14%
202214%17%14%
202113%17%13%
202012%17%12%
201911%17%12%
20189%17%12%
20179%17%12%
20169%17%11%
20159%17%11%
20149%17%10%
20139%18%10%
20129%18%10%
20119%18%11%
201010%20%11%
200912%20%10%
200812%20%10%
20078%20%9%
20069%20%8%
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White
61%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202461%45%57%
202364%45%58%
202266%47%61%
202166%47%62%
202068%48%65%
201971%48%65%
201871%49%66%
201771%49%66%
201672%49%71%
201574%49%73%
201476%50%74%
201377%50%75%
201275%51%75%
201176%51%75%
201078%53%77%
200977%53%79%
200877%54%79%
200782%55%81%
200682%56%83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
20247%4%8%
20236%4%8%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%8%
20207%4%6%
20195%4%6%
20185%3%6%
20175%3%6%
20165%3%5%
20154%3%4%
20143%3%4%
20133%3%3%
20124%3%3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.58
0.69

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
20250.580.69
20240.580.700.57
20230.550.700.56
20220.530.680.54
20210.530.680.53
20200.510.680.50
20190.470.680.50
20180.470.670.48
20170.470.670.48
20160.460.670.47
20150.430.670.45
20140.410.660.43
20130.390.660.42
20120.420.650.42
20110.410.660.43
20100.380.640.39
20090.410.640.36
20080.390.640.36
20070.320.630.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
202526%43%
202425%43%40%
202325%43%41%
202225%43%41%
202125%44%41%
202040%47%42%
201943%47%42%
201835%46%39%
201735%46%39%
201643%47%41%
201540%52%45%
201439%47%42%
201332%45%33%
201218%21%19%
201128%39%27%
201022%37%26%
200921%33%14%
200821%32%14%
200721%32%12%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)

YearLiberty Intermediate SchoolIllinoisBourbonnais SD 53 School District
20255%4%
20244%4%7%
20235%4%8%
20224%4%7%
20215%4%8%
20203%2%3%
20186%4%7%
20176%4%7%
20153%2%4%
20144%3%4%
201311%5%10%
201220%27%21%
20116%5%6%
20105%6%4%
20094%6%3%
20085%6%3%
20074%6%2%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Bourbonnais SD 53 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Intermediate School's ranking?
Liberty Intermediate School is ranked #1102 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?
714 students attend Liberty Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Liberty Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty Intermediate School offer ?
Liberty Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Liberty Intermediate School part of?
Liberty Intermediate School is part of Bourbonnais SD 53 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 714 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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