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#296 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 15% in state

Scott L Libby Elementary School

Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Litchfield Park, AZ

A Litchfield Elementary District (4281) elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$9,992
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Scott L Libby Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Scott L Libby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,193

Median home value

$499,700

Median rent

$1,924/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10Charter · enrollment unverified5.1K–122.4 mi587Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - RooseveltCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–92.6 mi862Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Litchfield Elementary District (4281)

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#3 of 15
District spending per student
$9,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott L Libby Elementary School is listed in Litchfield Elementary District (4281); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott L Libby Elementary School

Scott L Libby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281), serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott L Libby Elementary School

What grades does Scott L Libby Elementary School serve?

Scott L Libby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Scott L Libby Elementary School?

Scott L Libby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott L Libby Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott L Libby Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott L Libby Elementary School rank in AZ?

Scott L Libby Elementary School ranks #296 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Scott L Libby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott L Libby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Scott L Libby Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott L Libby Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scott L Libby Elementary School a charter school?

No, Scott L Libby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott L Libby Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Scott L Libby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 85340)
38,873
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85340; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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