Top Rankings
Liberty School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in Liberty School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Liberty School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
605 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Liberty School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
9%
Showing 2007–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1993–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,922 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,856
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,922
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Liberty School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6404 E Spangle-waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3229
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Jr High & Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29818 S North Pine Creek Rd
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
Spangle, WA 99031
(509) 245-3211
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberty School District?
Liberty School District manages 2 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Liberty School District?
Liberty School District is ranked #60 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty School District?
86% of Liberty School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberty School District?
Liberty School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Liberty School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,922 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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