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Liberal Unified School District 480

Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905

5,067 Students | 325 Teachers | 12 Schools

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Cottonwood Intermediate School
Garfield Elem
Liberal South Middle
Liberal Sr High
Liberal West Middle
Lincoln Elem
MacArthur Elem
McDermott Elem
McKinley Elem
Southlawn Elem
Sunflower Intermediate School
Washington Elem

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District Composition

2% Black

79% Hispanic

15% White

2% Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

2% Two or More Races

1% Native American or Alaska Native

Black

Hispanic

White

Asian

Two+ Races

Native Am.

The Racial Divide

ProPublica has found that in school districts across the country, Black and Hispanic students are, on average, less likely to be selected for gifted programs and take AP courses than their white peers. They are also more likely, on average, to be suspended and expelled. Another measure of disparities is how segregated schools are in a district. Explore if disparities exist at this school across all racial groups. The first scores shown below are for racial groups with the highest disparities.

Opportunity

1.6x

White students are 1.6 times as likely to be enrolled in at least one AP class as Hispanic students.

A comparison between Black students and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

A comparison between Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

A comparison between students of Two or More Races and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

A comparison between Native American or Alaska Native students and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

Discipline

6.4x

Black students are 6.4 times as likely to be suspended as White students.

A comparison between Hispanic students and White student suspensions is not available.

A comparison between Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students and White student suspensions is not available.

A comparison between students of Two or More Races and White student suspensions is not available.

A comparison between Native American or Alaska Native students and White student suspensions is not available.

Achievement Gap

1.7 grades

Hispanic students are, on average, academically 1.7 grades behind White students.

The achievement gap between Black students and White students is not available.

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Opportunity

School districts offer a variety of curricula and enrichment programs. Explore what advanced courses and specialized staff members are available for students in this district.

AP Course Composition

1% Black

71% Hispanic

21% White

6% Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

1% Two or More Races

1% Native American or Alaska Native

Black

Hispanic

White

Asian

Two+ Races

Native Am.

Gifted & Talented Composition

36% Hispanic

45% White

12% Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

6% Two or More Races

Hispanic

White

Asian

Two+ Races

This District

State

Students

85%

Nonwhite Students

100%

80%

Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch

100%

90% High School Graduation Rate

100%

14%

High School Students Taking at Least One AP Course

180 students

100%

< 1% Students in a Gifted & Talented Program

33 students

100%

14% Students Taking the SAT or ACT

183 students

100%

3% Students Enrolled in Physics

34 students

100%

9% Students Enrolled in Advanced Math

121 students

100%

20% Students Enrolled in in Geometry

254 students

100%

45%

Students Enrolled in Biology

573 students

100%

17% Students Enrolled in Chemistry

220 students

100%

2% Students Enrolled in Calculus

20 students

100%

3% Students Enrolled in 8th-Grade Algebra

156 students

100%

Teachers & Resources

15.6 Students for Every Teacher

15.6

22%

Inexperienced Teachers

100%

14% Chronically Absent Teachers

(Missed more than 10 days in a 180-day school year)

100%

10 Average Number of AP Courses per School

8.8

2.8 Social Workers, Psychologists & Counselors per 1000 students

2.8

4.1

1 School With Credit Recovery Programs

1 School With Dual Enrollment Programs

7 Schools With Gifted & Talented Programs

Schools With International Baccalaureates

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State

Discipline

School districts differ in how they discipline students. Explore how often this district punishes its students with suspensions, expulsions and corporal punishment.

Out-of-School Suspension Composition

9% Black

75% Hispanic

11% White

2% Two or More Races

2% Native American or Alaska Native

Black

Hispanic

White

Two+ Races

Native Am.

Expulsion Composition

14% Black

43% Hispanic

14% White

29% Two or More Races

Black

Hispanic

White

Two+ Races

This District

State

Students

87 Total Out-of-School Suspended Students

2% of all students in this district

23.9K

229 Total In-School Suspended Students

5% of all students in this district

229

27.0K

14 Total Expelled Students

< 1% of all students in this district

1,736

Outcomes & Resources

39 Average Days Missed to Out-of-School Suspension, per School

75.7

5.7Average Number of Days of an Out-of-School Suspension

5.7

2.1

0 Total Arrests

521

0 Total Referrals to Law Enforcement

2,245

0 Average Transfers to Alternative Schools, per School

0.6

0.4 Security Guards or Law Enforcement Officers per 1000 students

0.4

0.7

This District

State

Civil Rights Coordinators

Districts are required to designate specific employees to ensure schools are in compliance with federal civil rights laws. Here are the designated civil rights coordinators for this district.

Civil Rights Title IX Coordinator

(i.e. sex discrimination)

Jason Mcafee
620-604-1010
Email

Civil Rights Title VI Coordinator

(i.e. race, color and national origin discrimination)

Jason Mcafee
620-604-1010
Email

Civil Rights ADA/504 Coordinator

(i.e. disability discrimination)

Vicki Adams
620-604-2702
Email

All Schools

Explore the disparities in discipline and academic opportunities across all schools in this district.

BlackBlack

HispanicHispanic

AsianAsian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

Native Am.Native American or Alaska Native

Two+ RacesTwo or More Races


Cottonwood Intermediate School	Liberal	80%	74%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Garfield Elem	Liberal	96%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal South Middle	Liberal	90%	89%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal Sr High	Liberal	82%	75%	90%	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal West Middle	Liberal	80%	72%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Lincoln Elem	Liberal	81%	79%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
MacArthur Elem	Liberal	74%	60%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McDermott Elem	Liberal	90%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McKinley Elem	Liberal	81%	76%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Southlawn Elem	Liberal	89%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Sunflower Intermediate School	Liberal	91%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	.5 No White students suspended
Washington Elem	Liberal	94%	93%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available


Cottonwood Intermediate School	Liberal	80%	74%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Garfield Elem	Liberal	96%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal South Middle	Liberal	90%	89%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal Sr High	Liberal	82%	75%	90%	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal West Middle	Liberal	80%	72%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Lincoln Elem	Liberal	81%	79%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
MacArthur Elem	Liberal	74%	60%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McDermott Elem	Liberal	90%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McKinley Elem	Liberal	81%	76%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Southlawn Elem	Liberal	89%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Sunflower Intermediate School	Liberal	91%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Washington Elem	Liberal	94%	93%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available


Cottonwood Intermediate School	Liberal	80%	74%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Garfield Elem	Liberal	96%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal South Middle	Liberal	90%	89%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal Sr High	Liberal	82%	75%	90%	.5Less likely	0 Not available
Liberal West Middle	Liberal	80%	72%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Lincoln Elem	Liberal	81%	79%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
MacArthur Elem	Liberal	74%	60%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McDermott Elem	Liberal	90%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McKinley Elem	Liberal	81%	76%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Southlawn Elem	Liberal	89%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Sunflower Intermediate School	Liberal	91%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Washington Elem	Liberal	94%	93%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available


Cottonwood Intermediate School	Liberal	80%	74%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Garfield Elem	Liberal	96%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal South Middle	Liberal	90%	89%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal Sr High	Liberal	82%	75%	90%	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal West Middle	Liberal	80%	72%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Lincoln Elem	Liberal	81%	79%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
MacArthur Elem	Liberal	74%	60%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McDermott Elem	Liberal	90%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McKinley Elem	Liberal	81%	76%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Southlawn Elem	Liberal	89%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Sunflower Intermediate School	Liberal	91%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Washington Elem	Liberal	94%	93%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available


Cottonwood Intermediate School	Liberal	80%	74%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Garfield Elem	Liberal	96%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal South Middle	Liberal	90%	89%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal Sr High	Liberal	82%	75%	90%	0 Not available	0 Not available
Liberal West Middle	Liberal	80%	72%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Lincoln Elem	Liberal	81%	79%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
MacArthur Elem	Liberal	74%	60%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McDermott Elem	Liberal	90%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
McKinley Elem	Liberal	81%	76%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Southlawn Elem	Liberal	89%	85%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Sunflower Intermediate School	Liberal	91%	92%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available
Washington Elem	Liberal	94%	93%	0 Not Available	0 Not available	0 Not available

Sources & Notes

Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Stanford University's Center for Education Policy Analysis, EDFacts, U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data. Maps courtesy of Mapbox Community. Read our methodology →

Notes: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights occasionally updates the underlying dataset. ProPublica may update the interactive’s data in response.

Disparity scores are not available if there are too few students in a specific racial group to make a statistically significant calculation. They are also not available if data about a particular racial group was not reported. Some schools or districts reported an overcount of students in a disparity category (such as suspensions or AP courses) when compared with the total enrollment of that particular student group. In such cases, we also omit the disparity score.

Due to rounding, demographic breakdowns in composition charts may add up to more than 100 percent.

The racial categories we show data for are: Black, Hispanic, White, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, Two or More Races, and Native American or Alaska Native. In some cases, we abbreviate the last three of these racial groups to Asian, Two+ Races, and Native Am.

Due to a technical issue with the Office for Civil Rights’ collection of data on sworn law enforcement officers in schools, the data for security staff may be an undercount.

As with any self-reported data, there may be errors in the federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Though districts are required to ensure the accuracy of their data, some may still report incorrect figures. Additionally, for some variables, the CRDC rounds the number of students for privacy reasons. In these cases, groups of students may represent a slight undercount or overcount.

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Data specific to high school testing or high school level courses (including geometry, biology, calculus, AP enrollment, SAT testing rates, etc.) is calculated out of total high school enrollment, while data for other classes (such as eighth-grade algebra) is calculated out of total student enrollment. Read more about our data in our methodology →