The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty Union Elementary School
Liberty Union Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in Baltimore, a quiet village in rural Fairfield County. The school has enrollment of about that size for a primary school serving the grade band, with the student body nearly entirely White and nearly half the enrollment qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with moderate economic diversity. The building sits within the village itself rather than on a distant campus.
On state testing, the school's math proficiency is solid, with students meeting or exceeding state standards at a rate that puts the school in the top quartile among districts in the county. English language arts proficiency is notably lower, with roughly two-thirds of third and fourth graders meeting standards. This gap between math and reading performance is worth noting; a parent may want to ask the school directly about its literacy priorities and instructional approach. Social studies data from a prior assessment year showed strong proficiency. The school reports full participation in state testing, suggesting complete assessment administration with no significant opt-out patterns.
The school operates as part of Liberty Union-Thurston Local, a small district based in Baltimore. Recent district-level information about curriculum changes, facility projects, or strategic priorities was not publicly available, so a prospective parent would benefit from reaching out to the district directly for that context. The village itself remains stable and small, with flat population over decades and a residential, owner-occupied character. Main Street has historic brick buildings and local businesses, giving the village a quiet small-town feel. The district is the largest employer documented in the village.
Housing values in the Baltimore zip code are moderate and have edged slightly upward. Mortgages and rent are both in the accessible range compared to state and national benchmarks, making the area moderately affordable for working families. Unemployment in the county sits near the national baseline.
What Liberty Union Elementary does not offer is secondary education; the school ends at fourth grade, so students advance elsewhere within the district for fifth grade and beyond. The school has no available data on services for students with disabilities, English learners, or staffing and attendance patterns, making those topics worth discussing directly with the school if they are relevant to your family. No information was found about specialized course offerings or programs beyond the core elementary curriculum.
The school's location in a small, stable village with a lower-income slice of families creates a peer environment distinct from suburban or urban schools. For families seeking a small K-4 setting with solid math fundamentals and a tight-knit community context, Liberty Union Elementary fits that picture. For families prioritizing strong literacy instruction or looking ahead to secondary choice and options, understanding what happens at the upper grades and what pathways the broader district offers will matter in your decision.
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