Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Libertas School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Libertas School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Libertas School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
80%
21%
White
14%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Achievement School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Libertas School?
479 students attend Libertas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Libertas School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Libertas School?
Libertas School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Libertas School offer ?
Libertas School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Libertas School part of?
Libertas School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Libertas School located?
Libertas School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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