Excellent
#52 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 2% in state
Libby Center
Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 E 1St Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
- Math 91% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Libby Center score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 92% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Libby Center 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$61,323
Median home value
$268,700
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Frances Scott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Summit Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #1 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Libby Center is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Libby Center
Libby Center is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Libby Center
What grades does Libby Center serve?
Libby Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Libby Center?
Libby Center has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Center is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Libby Center rank in WA?
Libby Center ranks #52 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Libby Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Libby Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Libby Center has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Libby Center a charter school?
No, Libby Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Libby Center a Title I school?
No, Libby Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Libby Center?
28.6% of students at Libby Center 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (509) 354-7500
- Area population (ZIP 99202)
- 19,956
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99202; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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