The New York State Education Department recently released accountability designations for all public school districts as required under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

A few changes were noted.

According to the New York State Education Department:

• The Middle School is now an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement School. The Hispanic student subgroup was a previously identified group listed for Target Support and Improvement and is performing at or below the criteria for the lowest 5% of Title I schools.
• The Middle School was also designated as a Potential TSI school, due to the achievement of our students with disabilities.  Potential TSI designation means that the subgroup has not met expectations for a single year.
• The Elementary School also remains designated as a Potential TSI School, based on the achievement scores of our Hispanic student subgroup.
• Liberty High School remains a Local Support and Improvement school, formerly known as a “School in Good Standing.”
• The District continues to be a Targeted Support and Improvement District, because of the Middle School designation.

The designations are in effect for the 2025-26 school year based on 2024-25 data.

For more information about the district’s accountability designations, visit the district’s ESSA webpage, or contact Assistant Superintendent Dr. Derek Adams  at 845-292-5400, ext. 2052, or dadams@libertyk12.org.