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Liberty Junior High School

151 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL, 60451

Ranked 245 of 1380 in Illinois

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Liberty Junior High School

151 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL, 60451

About Liberty Junior High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 28% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
587
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 78.71%
Asian 0.68%
Hispanic 14.65%
Black 2.56%
Two+ Races 3.41%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.71%
Asian
0.68%
Hispanic
14.65%
Black
2.56%
Two+ Races
3.41%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 587
45.49%
267 Female
54.51%
320 Male

Student Population

587 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Liberty Junior High School Contact Information

Address

151 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL, 60451

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Phone

(815) 462-7951

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Liberty Junior High has released the end-of-year activity schedule for the class of 2026 eighth graders. They will have a dance on May 8, a trip to Great America on May 21, and graduation on May 27 at Lincoln-Way West High School. Registration is also open for 2026 summer camps and updated NJHS evaluation rubrics and service hour logs have been released.

FAQ

Q1. How does Liberty Junior High School balance academics and activities?

Ans. Students move through core classes during the day and can join sports, clubs, or arts programs after school, giving both structure and variety.

Q2. What is class participation like at Liberty Junior High School?

Ans. Liberty Junior High School teachers expect their students to be involved in class. This means doing more than just listening. You have to answer questions, take notes, and stay interested in what you're hearing.

Q3. How is technology used during lessons at Liberty Junior High School?

Ans. Students use devices for assignments, research, and coursework, depending on the subject and the teaching methods of the instructor.

Q4. How do students build independence here?

Ans. Students are responsible for managing their schedules, tracking their assignments, and completing tasks independently, without the need for constant reminders.

Q5. What kind of environment does Liberty Junior High School offer?

Ans. It's a lively and well-organized place where kids learn to be responsible while getting help from their teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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