Libby K-12 Schools

The Libby K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: Libby Elementary School, Libby High School, and Libby Middle School. The district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade and has a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students being white.

Among the three schools, Libby High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 13th out of 124 high schools in Montana and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant improvement from the previous two school years, where the school was ranked much lower and had a 1-star and 2-star rating, respectively. In contrast, Libby Elementary School has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from 127th out of 356 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 232nd out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. Libby Middle School has maintained a relatively stable performance, ranking between 43rd and 62nd out of 187 to 200 middle schools in the state over the past three school years, with a consistent 3-star to 4-star rating.

The data also reveals that Libby High School spends the most per student at $11,260, followed by Libby Middle School at $9,508 and Libby Elementary School at $9,108. The student-teacher ratios range from 14.8 at Libby Elementary School to 17.7 at Libby High School. Understanding how these resources are allocated and their impact on student outcomes could provide valuable insights for the district.