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#1732 of 2,228 schools in WA
Liberty Bell JR SR High
High School · Methow Valley School District · Winthrop, WA
A Methow Valley School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
18 Twin Lakes Rd., Winthrop, WA 98862
- Math 39% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Liberty Bell JR SR High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Liberty Bell JR SR High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,597
Median home value
$694,800
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational ExperienceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Methow Valley Independent Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 39 | 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.
Methow Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Bell JR SR High is listed in Methow Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Bell JR SR High
Liberty Bell JR SR High is a public high school in Winthrop, WA, part of Methow Valley School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,732 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Bell JR SR High
What grades does Liberty Bell JR SR High serve?
Liberty Bell JR SR High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty Bell JR SR High?
Liberty Bell JR SR High has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell JR SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell JR SR High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Bell JR SR High rank in WA?
Liberty Bell JR SR High ranks #1,732 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Liberty Bell JR SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Bell JR SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Liberty Bell JR SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Bell JR SR High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Liberty Bell JR SR High a charter school?
No, Liberty Bell JR SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Bell JR SR High a Title I school?
No, Liberty Bell JR SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Bell JR SR High?
40.6% of students at Liberty Bell JR SR High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Okanogan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (509) 996-2215
- Area population (ZIP 98862)
- 3,089
- Area median age
- 55.5
Official sources & links
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 98862; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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