Leona Libby Middle School
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(509) 967-6465
Leona Libby Middle School serves 680 students in grades 6-8.
Leona Libby Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Leona Libby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Rankings
Leona Libby Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Leona Libby Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 1985-1986 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #260 out of 2052 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 6% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 79% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland School District | |
Source: 1985-1986 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Leona Libby Middle School is Twin Rivers Group Home (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Enterprise Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tapteal Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Richland Tapteal Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
0.6 miles
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350 0.6 PK-5 659 - West Richland Enterprise Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 690 students10
2.1 miles
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200 2.1 6-8 690 - West Richland William Wiley Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 534 students10
2.8 miles
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375 2.8 K-5 534 - Richland Chief Joseph Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 48%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 757 students10
4.5 miles
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400 4.5 6-8 757 - Richland Sacajawea Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 566 students10
4.6 miles
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325 4.6 K-5 566
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