The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 50%.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback is a regular public charter school in Douglas, Arizona, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of the Liberty Traditional Charter School district. The absence of state testing data for many grades and subjects means a clear picture of academic performance is difficult to draw. Several grade levels and subjects have proficiency results that were suppressed by the state, often a practice when group sizes are very small, which can happen in a smaller school. The data that is available shows a wide range of outcomes across the elementary and middle school years, and a parent will want to look into this further with the school to understand how the school tracks individual student progress. The school also serves grades that are not tested for a graduation rate, so that measure does not apply here.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback has a student population that is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with a very small share of white, Black, and Asian students combined. The school is small in enrollment for a K-8 campus. The student body is spread across the elementary and middle school grades with a relatively even distribution. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is not available in the data reviewed. Data on students with disabilities and English learners is also missing from the available records.
The school is located in Douglas, a small border community in Cochise County directly across from Agua Prieta, Mexico. Douglas was founded as a copper smelter town, and while the smelters have long since closed, the city now functions as a border-crossing gateway with a mix of residential neighborhoods, local retail, and agriculture in the surrounding valley. The economy leans on border commerce, healthcare, retail, and public services, including the school district itself. Douglas has a historic downtown near the border, anchored by landmarks like the Hotel Gadsden and the Grand Theatre, which is under renovation. The city provides amenities such as parks, an aquatic center, a golf course, and a public library.
Douglas is experiencing population decline, not growth, and the available housing data places home values well below state and national benchmarks, a characteristic of a more affordable market. The school sits on the north side of town, and the surrounding area has a low-density, auto-oriented feel. No major recent district changes or strategic initiatives were found in the available research. For a family considering this school, the environment is a small charter with a largely Hispanic student body, located in a modest and affordable border community.
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