The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Science. The lowest is 13% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty School
Liberty School is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the Salt Lake District, located in the central part of Salt Lake City. It is a neighborhood school, not a charter or magnet, and it operates within one of Utah's largest and most established urban districts. The school draws from a residential area of the city where the housing stock shows moderate values and rents relative to the broader metro, though the school's own student population reflects a very high concentration of economic need.
The student body is diverse. A large share of students are Hispanic, with White students forming the next largest group, followed by smaller populations of Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial students. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that places Liberty among the highest-poverty elementary schools in the district. This level of economic disadvantage is a central fact about the school's context; it shapes the resources and supports families may need to seek out or advocate for.
On state assessments administered through Utah's RISE program, Liberty's proficiency rates are low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is in the mid-teens. In English language arts, it is similarly in the low teens. Science proficiency is a bit higher, around a fifth of students. When compared across all districts in Salt Lake County, Liberty's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. This is a soft spot that any parent or resident considering the school should investigate further with the school or district, particularly to understand what interventions, supports, or academic programs are in place and how they are evolving.
Because Liberty is an elementary school, no high school graduation rate is reported, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available in the provided records. Similarly, no information was available on course access, staffing ratios, or specific programs such as gifted, arts, or dual-language offerings. A parent looking for those details would need to contact the school directly or check the district's program guides.
The school sits within the Salt Lake District, which is in the middle of a major facilities overhaul. In late 2024, voters approved a bond to fund full replacements of two high schools, additions at two middle schools, and renovations at two others over a multiyear period. This will reshape the physical footprint of the district's secondary schools for the coming generation. More immediately, the board approved new high school boundaries in early 2025, aligning feeder patterns from elementary and middle schools. That redraw directly affects which secondary schools Liberty's students will eventually attend. Families with young children at Liberty may want to understand how those feeder patterns work now and whether future boundary adjustments are anticipated.
The broader community context of Salt Lake City includes a mix of urban amenities. Major employers like the University of Utah and the LDS Church anchor the local economy. The city has a walkable downtown core, a light-rail system, and a network of parks and libraries. New housing development has been active in recent years, though much of it is concentrated in areas outside Liberty's immediate attendance zone. The housing market in the zip code shows home values and rents that are moderate for the region but still high relative to the incomes of the families the school serves.
Liberty School is a high-poverty, academically low-performing elementary school in an urban district that is investing heavily in its facilities and adjusting its attendance boundaries. It serves a diverse student body and sits in a city with strong civic and economic anchors. A family considering this school should look closely at the specific academic supports available, the trajectory of proficiency rates, and how the district's secondary school changes will shape the pathway beyond sixth grade.
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