Very Good
#170 of 603 schools in MT
Top 28% in state
Libby Middle School
Middle School · Libby K-12 Schools · Libby, MT
A Libby K-12 Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
724 Louisiana Ave, Libby, MT 59923
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Libby Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Libby Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated907/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Libby), 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
$45,332
Median home value
$241,400
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Libby Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Libby K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Libby Middle School is listed in Libby K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Libby Middle School
Libby Middle School is a public middle school in Libby, MT, part of Libby K-12 Schools, serving approximately 180 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Libby Middle School
What grades does Libby Middle School serve?
Libby Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Libby Middle School?
Libby Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Libby Middle School rank in MT?
Libby Middle School ranks #170 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Libby Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Libby Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Libby Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Libby Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Libby Middle School a charter school?
No, Libby Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Libby Middle School a Title I school?
No, Libby Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Libby Middle School?
57.8% of students at Libby Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (406) 293-8802
- Area population (ZIP 59923)
- 9,885
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 59923; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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