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12220 Road 36, Madera, CA 93636-8405
Summary
Liberty High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 277/1,596 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 456/1,596 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 748 |
| Low-Income Students | 264 (35.3%) |
| English Learners | 36 (4.8%) |
| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 23.5 points over the full period. Math rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 16.4 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
71.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
33.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Liberty High rank in California?
Liberty High ranks No. 277 of 1,596 in reading and No. 456 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Liberty High compare with other schools in Madera?
Liberty High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Liberty High compare with other schools in Madera County?
Liberty High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty HighThis school | 33.8% | 71.5% |
| Madera High | 21.8% | 59.6% |
| Madera South High | 9.6% | 57.4% |
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