The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Science. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty
Liberty is a regular public elementary school in Braintree, serving kindergarten through fourth grade. Because it serves only the early elementary grades, the school does not have a graduation rate. The school is a single campus within the Braintree district, which has six elementary schools total.
Academically, Liberty’s students perform well on the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments. In the most recent testing year, a solid majority of students scored proficient or above in both English language arts and math. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared to districts across Norfolk County. Science results, from a slightly earlier testing year, showed an even stronger share of students reaching proficiency. This pattern points to a school where students are generally meeting the state’s academic benchmarks at a rate that compares favorably with other districts in the county, particularly in science.
Looking at the trend over the longer term, Liberty’s English language arts proficiency rate has drifted downward from a higher mark several years ago. The current level is lower than what the school reported in the years just before the pandemic. Math proficiency has followed a similar trajectory, though the current rate is broadly in line with where it stood several years ago. The trend data shows that the school has not fully returned to its pre-pandemic highs in either subject, though it is operating in a range that many elementary schools in the region would recognize.
The student body is diverse. White students make up about half of the enrollment. Asian students account for a sizable share, and smaller shares of students are Black, Hispanic, multiracial, or Native American. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the state reporting. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures.
The school is located in Braintree, a mature inner-ring suburb of Boston. The town has a strong residential character with established neighborhoods, and its commercial development is concentrated along major highway corridors, including a large regional shopping center. The town center retains some historical character, but outside of it the built environment is mostly auto-oriented. Braintree is well-connected by commuter rail and the MBTA Red Line, which makes it a practical location for families commuting into Boston. The town’s housing market reflects its desirability: home values are high and rents are elevated.
A recent district-level change directly affects families with children at Liberty. As of the 2024-2025 school year, Braintree closed its standalone kindergarten center and integrated kindergarten into all six of its elementary schools. This means that Liberty now houses its own kindergarten classes. The reconfiguration also involved some redistricting of elementary school boundaries to balance enrollment across schools. If you are moving into the area, you would want to confirm which elementary school boundary you fall within, as the attendance zone for Liberty is specific. At the same time, the district introduced a new elementary world language program in all six schools, so Liberty students from kindergarten through fourth grade now receive language instruction as part of the regular curriculum.
For a family looking at Liberty, the picture is of a neighborhood elementary school in an established, well-connected suburb. The test scores are solid, particularly in science, and the school serves a diverse student population. The district’s recent reconfiguration is worth noting for incoming families, as the elementary boundaries are newly drawn and the kindergarten program is now a fixture of this school.
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