Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Libby Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Libby Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Libby Center's student population of 554 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Libby Center ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Libby Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Libby Center is ranked #22 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Libby Center?
554 students attend Libby Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Libby Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Libby Center?
Libby Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Libby Center offer ?
Libby Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Libby Center part of?
Libby Center is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Libby Center located?
Libby Center is located in the East Central neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Central.
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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.
Review Libby Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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