Is Leona Libby Middle School a good school?

Leona Libby Middle School ranks 55 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Leona Libby Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 800 students attended Leona Libby Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Leona Libby Middle School?

Students at Leona Libby Middle School are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Leona Libby Middle School attend?

Students who attend Leona Libby Middle School usually go on to attend Richland High School

Leona Libby Middle School

Summary:

Leona Libby Middle School is a public middle school in West Richland, Washington, serving around 800 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Richland School District, which is ranked 67 out of 247 school districts in the state, Leona Libby consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Washington in academic achievement.

Leona Libby Middle School's students excel in standardized tests, with 73.93% proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 59.38% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, the school's proficiency rate is 61.1%, significantly higher than the district's 46.09% and the state's 41.68%. The school also ranks highly for the academic performance of specific student subgroups, including Asian students (6th out of 161 WA middle schools), Hispanic students (21st out of 336), and female students (44th out of 464).

While Leona Libby Middle School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 21:1 compared to the state average, it spends more per student, ranging from $13,887 to $14,403 in recent years, versus the state average of around $12,000. This investment in resources appears to be paying off, as the school consistently outperforms nearby middle schools like Carmichael Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School, both of which are part of the Richland School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353

(509) 967-6465

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,403

Students who attend Leona Libby Middle School usually attend:

High:

Richland High School

Feeder schools for Leona Libby Middle School:

Elementary:	Desert Sky Elementary
	Orchard Elementary
	White Bluffs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 800

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Asian:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leona Libby Middle School ranks better than 89.7% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Richland School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (15.1%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leona Libby Middle School is 21.8, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Richland School District! (See more...)

Compare Leona Libby Middle School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leona Libby Middle School is $14,403, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Richland School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leona Libby Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leona Libby Middle School 55^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Leona Libby Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 67^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leona Libby Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	88.60	46^th	512	91.0%
2021	89.88	46^th	529	91.3%
2022	89.27	50^th	541	90.8%
2023	87.04	62^nd	539	88.5%
2024	89.26	55^th	535	89.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.98	23^rd	246	90.7%
2021	83.29	33^rd	250	86.8%
2022	75.67	49^th	257	80.9%
2023	72.09	57^th	244	76.6%
2024	74.36	52^nd	243	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	78.54	24^th	231	89.6%
2021	54.89	64^th	210	69.5%
2022	59.69	51^st	199	74.4%
2023	50.75	69^th	167	58.7%
2024	50.86	77^th	179	57.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.79	22^nd	448	95.1%
2021	85.30	27^th	458	94.1%
2022	68.84	93^rd	475	80.4%
2023	66.93	113^th	463	75.6%
2024	60.08	152^nd	455	66.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	88.44	35^th	452	92.3%
2021	89.17	45^th	469	90.4%
2022	86.31	55^th	479	88.5%
2023	87.45	50^th	464	89.2%
2024	88.77	44^th	464	90.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	87.47	49^th	453	89.2%
2021	89.92	46^th	476	90.3%
2022	90.57	41^st	480	91.5%
2023	85.44	62^nd	470	86.8%
2024	89.17	50^th	466	89.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.89	35^th	152	77.0%
2022	93.42	6^th	161	96.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	81.41	40^th	344	88.4%
2021	87.33	30^th	353	91.5%
2022	86.39	30^th	360	91.7%
2023	91.44	21^st	336	93.8%
2024	81.62	42^nd	344	87.8%

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Rank History for White students at Leona Libby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.46	60^th	470	87.2%
2021	85.80	53^rd	480	89.0%
2022	83.60	64^th	488	86.9%
2023	80.31	75^th	488	84.6%
2024	86.20	52^nd	486	89.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Leona Libby Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	537	8	39	60	4	0	32	0	680
2019	556	8	46	76	2	1	41	0	730
2020	580	11	48	99	0	1	44	0	783
2021	514	10	54	99	3	3	41	0	724
2022	539	12	50	99	2	3	42	0	747
2023	573	8	49	121	1	3	44	1	800

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leona Libby Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	680	31.0	21.9	8.4
2019	730	34.9	20.8	16
2020	783	36.8	21.2	14.3
2021	724	35.9	20.1	3.2
2022	747	36.0	20.7	17.4
2023	800	36.6	21.8	21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leona Libby Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	680	31.0	21.9	8.4
2019	730	34.9	20.8	16
2020	783	36.8	21.2	14.3
2021	724	35.9	20.1	3.2
2022	747	36.0	20.7	17.4
2023	800	36.6	21.8	21.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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