For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,446 students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Central are Libby Center and Spokane Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Spokane Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2904 E Sprague Av
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7545
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane, WA include Libby Center and Spokane Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane?
the neighborhood of East Central, Spokane public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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