Libby Center
Tel:
(509)354-7500
- Libby Center serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 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 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46%.
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 5%)
School Overview
- Libby Center's student population of 352 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Libby Center is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,028 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Libby Center is 0.48, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #14 out of 2028 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 70% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spokane School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Libby Center is Newesd 101 Open Doors (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pride Prep School (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 | 481 students
0.7 miles
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)353-4538 0.7 PK-6 481 - Spokane Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 432 students
1.1 miles
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509)354-2620 1.1 PK-6 432 - Spokane Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 373 students
1.2 miles
1300 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)354-2800 1.2 PK-6 373 - Spokane Newesd 101 Open Doors Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 127 students
1.3 miles
901 E. 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)340-7800 1.3 11-12 127 - Spokane Stevens Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 451 students
1.3 miles
1717 E Sinto Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)354-4200 1.3 PK-6 451
School Reviews
| 4 I loved the school, last year (grade 7) I was attending the school, and I had amazing friends, I moved and had to switch schools and I really miss Libby; I do wish I could return. - Posted by Student/Alumni - joshua bruce |
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