Liberty Elementary School

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Margate, Florida, serving 732 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida, Liberty Elementary faces unique challenges compared to its nearby counterparts.

One key difference is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.78%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 38.91% to 59.35% African American students. Liberty Elementary also has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.3% to 37.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 7.4% to 40.4%. Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are consistently lower than the Broward County and Florida state averages, with only 37% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 52% for Broward County and 53% for the state.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Liberty Elementary, ranging from 69.27% to 73.22%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower performance. While Liberty Elementary has a higher spending per student, ranging from $9,391 to $11,967 over the past few years, the persistent underperformance suggests that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by this school and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2450 Banks Rd
       Margate, FL  33063


(754) 322-6750

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1340th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,967 Help


Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Margate Middle School
High:    Coconut Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.7%
Hispanic:
28.7%
White:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 123rd among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.7%), Hispanic (28.7%), White (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 18.5. 128 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Liberty Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Elementary School is $11,967, which is the 99th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.42 1055th 1688 37.5%
2007 48.31 984th 1786 44.9%
2008 45.19 1042nd 1789 41.8%
2009 45.58 1071st 1847 42.0%
2010 36.44 1305th 1919 32.0%
2011 44.34 1175th 1985 40.8%
2012 41.28 1198th 1984 39.6%
2013 31.69 1441st 2029 29.0%
2014 32.13 1465th 2064 29.0%
2016 35.11 1375th 2087 34.1%
2017 38.64 1310th 2112 38.0%
2018 35.05 1411th 2118 33.4%
2019 46.27 1171st 2182 46.3%
2021 22.78 1756th 2247 21.9%
2022 34.30 1459th 2219 34.2%
2023 39.45 1350th 2240 39.7%
2024 40.35 1340th 2256 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Open Quote As a concern parent please do not I repeat do not send your child or children to this school. The staff is very unprofessional. On several different occasions things has happened to my children and I wasn’t notified. I had to get in touch with the area superintendent numerous of times because I was getting the run around and lied to. The principal Mr. Whaley don’t communicate or notified the parents regarding any changes. No letters, no phone calls, no emails, nothing. Liberty is also supposed to be a magnet school that offers extra stem programs/ classes for your child or children and half the programs/ classes they don’t have or not available. If want your child or children to thrive for greatness please look elsewhere! Honestly if I could I would have given NO STARS. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 26, 2019

Open Quote Normally, I'd say I love this school because of the teachers and office staff. WARNING: if you want to park in the public school parking lot to pick up your children, think again. New rule put in place as of 10/22/2019 - only parents of students in VPK or students in the ESE program can use the parking lot after school. Parents were given 24 hours notice (notified on 10/21/2019). I already have 8 doctor's appointment's scheduled in the next 4 weeks. My son isn't in ESE because he is high achieving though he is on a 504 plan but those children aren't accounted for in this new rule. No students are allowed to be picked up after 1:30pm, so unfortunately picking him up early for the Dr. appointment isn't an option. I am highly against picking him up early anyways because he is already 1 hour late (excused) 6 times per month because of Dr appointments. I don't want him missing any more classroom time. Waiting in the pick up line is about 20 minutes if you arrive 1/2 hour early. There is no parking allowed on Banks Road as of about 1 month ago when the town put "No Parking" signs up everywhere. The police ticket frequently. It is quite a hassle for me personally with my schedule and my autistic son who has Dr appointments 1-2 times per week at 3pm when I NEED to get him home early enough so he can do his homework before his ADHD medication wears off. My son is a walker as of this year so this only truly affects me on dr appointment days. My 1st question, the school was built for over 1000 students only TEN years ago! Why did Broward County School's poor planning on the size of the parking lot vs. the size of the school have to be put on the parents? My 2nd question, why do we all pay taxes to the school but can't park in the lot? I live exactly 2 miles away so my son can't use school bus transportation. The special needs bus passes my home in my condo complex at at 2:36 which would allow me to get to Dr appointments on time but my son isn't on the "severely" special needs spectrum because of his excellent grades so that is another option that I'm blocked from. I am currently refusing to ask for special consideration because it is unjust policy across the board for all parents. Prior to this rule taking effect, I would plan my arrival at the school at approximately 2:36 and there are always parking spots available at that time. So if Broward County School's and Liberty Elementary School were being reasonable they would block off 2:30-2:40 or so for parents of VPK and ESE students and then allow the rest of the parents to use the public school parking lot that we pay taxes for. Additionally, this year we have the lowest attendance in the 4+ years that my son has attended there. Why does the school start this policy now? Lastly, I volunteer there 15 hours per week. I love volunteering but I'm personally serving the school and the students and in turn they are screwing the parents and making many of our lives so difficult. I'm currently considering discontinuing volunteering since I'll have to arrive 1.5 hrs in advance, missing work, to get my son to his Dr appointments. I plan to write a letter to Superintendent Runcie, the school board, and our new principal as of Fall 2019: Matthew Whaley to get parking lot usage rights restored to the parents. In my opinion Liberty Elementary school is NOT family/parent friendly in this regard. BE WARNED! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Open Quote My kids have had the privilege to be taught by amazing , caring professionals. They are now in 1st and 3rd. At any school, I recommend for parents to get involved, have good communication with the teachers and staff and show support . My kids went to Christian preschools and we also had a great experience. I've been blessed but I've also been involved and helped when I was needed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Liberty Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 467 280 37 283 6 n/a n/a 0 1073
2003 467 280 37 283 6 n/a n/a 0 1073
2004 440 307 53 317 4 n/a n/a 0 1121
2005 422 379 51 311 5 n/a n/a 0 1168
2006 423 410 49 327 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
2007 365 357 42 284 3 n/a n/a 65 1116
2008 323 409 41 325 1 n/a n/a 52 1151
2009 280 472 35 314 3 n/a n/a 51 1155
2010 204 471 35 349 6 n/a n/a 45 1110
2011 190 458 38 318 5 1 35 0 1045
2012 166 486 35 277 1 3 28 0 996
2013 151 453 40 268 1 2 24 0 939
2014 143 465 40 288 1 2 38 0 977
2015 143 499 35 300 0 3 34 0 1014
2016 174 552 28 270 1 3 38 0 1066
2017 176 525 30 218 1 4 49 0 1003
2018 180 530 21 208 1 3 54 0 997
2019 174 510 19 221 1 5 59 0 989
2020 143 500 18 243 1 7 63 0 975
2021 111 480 16 207 1 7 53 0 875
2022 107 451 19 190 0 4 49 0 820
2023 84 401 11 196 0 3 37 0 732
2024 72 385 14 202 3 5 23 0 704

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1073 48.0 22.4 49.2
2003 1073 48.0 22.4 49.2
2004 1121 55.0 20.4 51.6
2005 1168 65.0 18.0 54.6
2006 1212 74.0 16.4 53.5
2007 1116 76.0 14.7 59.8
2008 1151 75.0 15.3 62.5
2009 1155 95.9 14.6 67.8
2010 1110 75.0 14.8 75.5
2011 1045 67.0 15.5 70.5
2012 996 62.7 15.8 74.9
2013 939 56.0 16.7 74.7
2014 977 61.0 16.0 76.5
2015 1014 69.0 14.6 79.8
2016 1066 74.0 14.4 79.3
2017 1003 68.0 14.7 79.6
2018 997 67.0 14.8 82.3
2019 989 60.0 16.4 78.6
2020 975 57.0 17.1 77.5
2021 875 52.0 16.8 70.5
2022 820 51.0 16.0 69.3
2023 732 45.0 16.2 73.2
2024 704 38.0 18.5 60.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1073 48.0 22.4 49.2
2003 1073 48.0 22.4 49.2
2004 1121 55.0 20.4 51.6
2005 1168 65.0 18.0 54.6
2006 1212 74.0 16.4 53.5
2007 1116 76.0 14.7 59.8
2008 1151 75.0 15.3 62.5
2009 1155 95.9 14.6 67.8
2010 1110 75.0 14.8 75.5
2011 1045 67.0 15.5 70.5
2012 996 62.7 15.8 74.9
2013 939 56.0 16.7 74.7
2014 977 61.0 16.0 76.5
2015 1014 69.0 14.6 79.8
2016 1066 74.0 14.4 79.3
2017 1003 68.0 14.7 79.6
2018 997 67.0 14.8 82.3
2019 989 60.0 16.4 78.6
2020 975 57.0 17.1 77.5
2021 875 52.0 16.8 70.5
2022 820 51.0 16.0 69.3
2023 732 45.0 16.2 73.2
2024 704 38.0 18.5 60.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,483 (16.6%) $7,449 (83.4%) $8,932
2019 $1,589 (17.1%) $7,707 (82.9%) $9,296
2020 $1,137 (12.1%) $8,254 (87.9%) $9,391
2021 $1,353 (12.9%) $9,110 (87.1%) $10,463
2022 $3,453 (28.9%) $8,493 (71.1%) $11,947
2023 $2,792 (23.3%) $9,176 (76.7%) $11,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1171st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1350th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)5252
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)5847
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)6454
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)5845
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary School)4534
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students989732
 26%
African American510401
 21.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1911
 42.1%
Hispanic221196
 11.3%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White17484
 51.7%
Two or More Races5937
 37.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%73.2%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Elementary School

Students at Liberty Elementary School are 55% African American, 29% Hispanic, 10% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Liberty Elementary School.

Liberty Elementary School ranks 1340th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margate Middle School
High : Coconut Creek High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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