Libby Center
Tel:
(509) 354-7500
Libby Center serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Libby Center's student population of 352 students has grown by 26% 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 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Libby Center is 0.50, 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 Testing Rank | #3 out of 2039 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 9% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 69% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Sheridan Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 481 students10
0.7 miles
3737 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 353-4538 0.7 PK-6 481 - Spokane Franklin Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 432 students10
1.1 miles
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 354-2620 1.1 PK-6 432 - Spokane Grant Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 373 students10
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
Reading: PS% 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 Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 451 students10
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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