Liberty Tree Academy

Summary:

Liberty Tree Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Falcon, Colorado, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 689 students. The school is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked 44th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Tree Academy outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS English Language Arts proficiency, with 50.5% of students proficient or better compared to 45.9% for the district and 44.1% for the state. However, the school lags behind in CMAS Math, with only 23.9% of students proficient or better compared to 32% for the district and 34.2% for the state. In CMAS Science, Liberty Tree Academy's 11th-grade proficiency rate of 25.7% is higher than the district's 18% but lower than the state's 24.8%. The school's SAT and PSAT performance is notably strong, with 63% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Reading and Writing, compared to 41% for the district and 58% for the state. In SAT Math, 34% of 11th-graders are proficient or better, higher than the district's 12% but lower than the state's 31%.

Compared to nearby schools, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence performs similarly to Liberty Tree Academy in CMAS English Language Arts and Math, but outperforms it in CMAS Science. Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, another public charter school in the same district, has higher CMAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to Liberty Tree Academy. Notably, Thomas MacLaren State Charter School, a public charter school outside the district, significantly outperforms Liberty Tree Academy and the district in most academic areas, particularly in CMAS Science, SAT, and PSAT.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 8579 Eastonville Road
       Falcon, CO  80831


(719) 338-6470

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
487th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,006 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Tree Academy ranks worse than 51.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Liberty Tree Academy ranks better than 57.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Liberty Tree Academy ranks better than 71.1% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.57. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Liberty Tree Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Tree Academy is $8,006.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Tree Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Tree Academy 487th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Liberty Tree Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Tree Academy 208th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Liberty Tree Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Tree Academy 101st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Liberty Tree Academy in the ranking list.)

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El Paso County Colorado School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso County Colorado School District 49 44th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty Tree Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.85 428th 965 55.6%
2021 61.04 301st 710 57.6%
2022 50.23 428th 921 53.5%
2023 48.90 446th 933 52.2%
2024 44.53 487th 943 48.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.40 141st 351 59.8%
2022 39.86 349th 595 41.3%
2023 49.04 310th 642 51.7%
2024 44.84 365th 684 46.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.26 176th 352 50.0%
2022 46.38 309th 594 48.0%
2023 51.17 305th 649 53.0%
2024 37.26 407th 683 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.90 230th 288 20.1%
2022 21.42 393rd 454 13.4%
2023 44.17 298th 525 43.2%
2024 28.81 415th 539 23.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.36 84th 458 81.7%
2021 50.68 159th 369 56.9%
2022 46.96 214th 448 52.2%
2023 49.19 219th 480 54.4%
2024 49.54 208th 485 57.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.82 151st 326 53.7%
2023 57.19 134th 363 63.1%
2024 50.82 155th 350 55.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.27 190th 328 42.1%
2023 62.85 109th 356 69.4%
2024 42.05 174th 357 51.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.89 188th 265 29.1%
2023 49.33 134th 286 53.1%
2024 41.75 153rd 273 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.57 101st 349 71.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.01 78th 257 69.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.61 56th 256 78.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Liberty Tree Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.82 127th 229 44.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Open Quote I subbed here once. It was a terrible school, which was surprising considering it's in an affluent area with brand new facilities. Students were over the top bad in 7th, would refuse to wear masks during covid and laugh at people dying. After I complained to admin, they had the audacity to complain about me to my supervisor. What a joke. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Open Quote We have been in this school since it opened. At first. I loved it. As the school grows and my kids grow it is awful. My son needs extra help and it has been like fighting to get anything done. My daughter has begged me not to let her attend next year. There has been a lot of bullying. A lot of miscommunication. A lot of them not caring about anything but the numbers on the tests and what they look to the state. The teacher cannot handle ANYONE they might need to take a extra step for. I’m sorry but kids come in all different ways. If you don’t know what to do ask for help or get another job. And don’t even get me started on the principal in this situation. She only cares about looking good for the state. I would not recommend sending your children here. I have seen many parents put their kids in and the next year they have been pulled out. They have the ability to be better but I don’t see it happening Close Quote


by a student
Monday, June 7, 2021

Open Quote This school is one of the worst schools i have been too. My friend who had poor grades was alerted of there grades two weeks before the school year ended,certainly not enough time to fix anything. Most students struggled and barley made it by. The teachers simply dont care if you are failing and wont even tell you or try to help you. On an average weekly basis you have 13-18 assignments to work on for homework. The teachers hear about drama and take sides and for the other side that they do not support, they show bitterness to them. The lunches have mold in them along with other nasty things.Many teachers have said inappropriate words in their class, or discussed political beliefs.Many students have become depressed because of this school. Do your children a favor do not enroll in this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Open Quote This last year at Liberty tree has been the worst ever. This is by far the worst school my kids have been to. We’re in the military and move often. The teachers are decent with a few that are amazing. The principal Ms. Wilson is god awful. I’m not sure how she’s even in change. I can’t wait to get my kids out of this school. Do not recommend for anyone!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 12, 2021

Open Quote Administration are some of the most inept I have seen. They come down hard and discipline for things that are petty, yet they slap the wrist of those that have acted violently or have made significant threats against others. When I speak of administration I am speaking of the principal and vice principal as well as the dean who unfortunately has his hands tied by the district and principal he reports to. The school appears to be operated by women who were mean girls in school themselves and like to pick on the kids in the school they do not like. I can give many examples of this behavior as well as documented pettiness directed at students while in class and via text messages. We brought our kids here as an alternative to the other schools in the area, however, we have decided to make a change because of the cattiness and bullying that the ADULTS in the school participate in. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 2, 2021

Open Quote I had multiple children enrolled and within the first year the children lost 15 teachers total. The school blamed the teachers for the loss of staff as opposed to accepting any responsibility and even emailed parents unprofessionally throwing teachers under the bus for leaving. When a child is failing a subject, it depends on the teacher but some are just not willing to work with the parent to ensure success. The principal is not helpful whatsoever and refuses to address issues or concerns brought up by parents. The principal is also a dead end as she is married to the executive director of the school so all concerns are immediately stifled when brought up. We had many issues with teachers unprofessional attitudes toward students and saying inappropriate things to the students and when addressed with the principal the only response was “they were just kidding”. Would not recommend. They are no longer affiliated with Hillsdale last I heard and I’m unsure who they are operating under. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Liberty Tree Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 265 4 4 22 2 1 20 0 318
2020 412 4 3 53 3 1 25 0 501
2021 445 8 1 82 4 1 37 0 578
2022 485 11 2 98 2 3 46 0 647
2023 500 15 6 116 1 0 51 0 689

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Tree Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 318 22.4 14.1 0.9
2020 501 31.9 15.6 4
2021 578 32.4 17.8 13
2022 647 41.3 15.6 7.4
2023 689 35.6 19.3 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Tree Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 318 22.4 14.1 0.9
2020 501 31.9 15.6 4
2021 578 32.4 17.8 13
2022 647 41.3 15.6 7.4
2023 689 35.6 19.3 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Tree Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,239
2020 $6,079
2021 $6,956
2022 $7,534
2023 $8,006

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Tree Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 446th of 933 Elementary schools
 3.5%
Ranks 84th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 219th of 480 Middle schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)17.640.7
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)42.738.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)32.429.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)41.341.3
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)6059.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)48.543.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)56.738.5
 18.2%
   4th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.832.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Liberty Tree Academy)17.917.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)39.332.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)48.750.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)53.849
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)38.524.5
 14%
   5th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)35.433
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)56.174.5
 18.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)46.143.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)46.321.6
 24.7%
   6th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)2420.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)78.328.3
 50%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)47.243.9
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)39.19.4
 29.7%
   7th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)27.920.4
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Tree Academy)3028.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.531.7
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)7063
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)59.148.6
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Liberty Tree Academy)6532.9
 32.1%
   8th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)38.128.1
 10%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Liberty Tree Academy)52.453.3
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)49.444.5
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Liberty Tree Academy)44.926.5
 18.4%
   All Grades Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.329.5
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318689
 116.7%
African American415
 275%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic22116
 427.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White265500
 88.7%
Two or More Races2051
 155%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.9%15.1%
 14.2%


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Liberty Tree Academy ranks 487th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Liberty Tree Academy are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended Liberty Tree Academy.


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