Libby Center
Tel:
(509)354-7500
- Libby Center serves 279 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 97% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 98% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 62%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Libby Center placed in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Libby Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Libby Center's student population of 279 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Libby Center is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,014 schools in Washington (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Libby Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3 out of 2,014 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 22% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 79% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 7% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spokane School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Libby Center is Pride Prep School Technology And Science (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pride Prep School Technology And Science (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sheridan Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Sheridan Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 424 students
0.7 miles
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)353-4538 0.7 PK-6 424 - Spokane Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 394 students
1.1 miles
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509)354-2620 1.1 PK-6 394 - Spokane Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 366 students
1.2 miles
1300 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)354-2800 1.2 PK-6 366 - Spokane Newesd 101 Open Doors
1.3 miles
901 E. 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)340-7800 1.3 n/a n/a - Spokane Stevens Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 504 students
1.3 miles
1717 E Sinto Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)354-4200 1.3 PK-6 504
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