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#948 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 43% in state

Liberty High School

High School · Liberty School District · Spangle, WA

A high school in Spangle, WA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6404 E SPANGLE-WAVERLY RD, Spangle, WA 99031

  • Math 43% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$16,386
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Liberty High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Liberty High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average462/100K

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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

$95,089

Median home value

$330,100

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Upper Columbia Academy - High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.89–123.1 mi276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Liberty School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Liberty High School is listed in Liberty School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Liberty High School

Liberty High School is a public high school in Spangle, WA, part of Liberty School District, serving approximately 180 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Liberty High School

What grades does Liberty High School serve?

Liberty High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Liberty High School?

Liberty High School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Liberty High School rank in WA?

Liberty High School ranks #948 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Liberty High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Liberty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Liberty High School a charter school?

No, Liberty High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Liberty High School a Title I school?

No, Liberty High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty High School?

41.1% of students at Liberty High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
Area population (ZIP 99031)
1,434
Area median age
49.2
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 99031; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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