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Libby Middle School

Summary:

Libby Middle School is a public middle school located in Libby, Montana, serving students in grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Libby K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Libby Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 39.89% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 38.03% for the Libby K-12 Schools district and 36.59% for the state. In reading, 54.7% of Libby Middle School students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (46%) and state (46.03%) averages. The school also excels in science, with a proficiency rate of 39.77% in 2022-2023, higher than the district (36.33%) and state (37.03%) averages.

While Libby Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 85.79% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, this is higher than the state average and the nearby Troy 7-8 school, which has 82.81% white students. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.3, compared to 10.7 at Troy 7-8, and a lower spending per student of $9,508 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to $11,003 at Troy 7-8. These differences suggest opportunities for Libby Middle School to explore ways to increase diversity and potentially collaborate with nearby schools to share resources and best practices.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 150 Education Way
       Libby, MT  59923

(406) 293-8802

District: Libby K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,382 Help


Students who attend Libby Middle School usually attend:

High:    Libby High School

Feeder schools for Libby Middle School:

Elementary:    Libby Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Libby Middle School ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Libby Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Libby Middle School employs 10.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Libby Middle School is $13,382.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Libby Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Libby Middle School 62nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Libby Middle School in the ranking list.)

Libby K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Libby K-12 Schools 117th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Libby Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.13 57th 171 66.7%
2005 63.58 57th 164 65.2%
2006 61.33 55th 146 62.3%
2007 62.87 47th 147 68.0%
2008 61.37 51st 149 65.8%
2009 59.42 66th 147 55.1%
2010 40.58 120th 156 23.1%
2011 37.55 127th 161 21.1%
2012 41.41 119th 156 23.7%
2013 32.03 132nd 159 17.0%
2015 52.95 59th 156 62.2%
2016 19.10 70th 81 13.6%
2017 46.30 35th 55 36.4%
2018 44.49 32nd 58 44.8%
2019 54.32 28th 60 53.3%
2021 66.82 58th 200 71.0%
2022 75.73 43rd 190 77.4%
2023 64.13 62nd 187 66.8%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Libby Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 490 3 8 12 46 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 509 3 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 509 3 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 483 4 2 7 14 n/a n/a 0 510
1998 466 8 1 3 11 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 460 4 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 438 5 2 6 7 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 422 4 2 8 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 527 1 3 9 17 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 527 1 3 9 17 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 467 0 2 6 16 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 447 2 4 10 12 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 405 2 4 12 13 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 434 2 5 18 11 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 426 3 6 16 9 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 387 3 5 17 11 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 371 2 6 14 10 n/a n/a 0 403
2011 400 3 4 13 5 1 4 0 430
2012 159 1 2 7 3 1 3 0 176
2013 174 1 0 8 2 0 4 0 189
2014 160 1 0 4 2 0 5 0 172
2015 155 1 0 4 1 0 4 0 165
2016 161 0 5 2 2 0 4 0 174
2017 152 0 5 5 2 0 5 0 169
2018 158 0 0 5 3 0 11 0 177
2019 162 0 4 10 4 0 14 0 194
2020 159 1 6 12 2 0 9 0 189
2021 149 1 2 15 3 0 7 0 177
2022 152 1 2 12 4 0 10 0 181
2023 157 0 3 10 4 0 9 0 183
2024 153 0 1 12 4 0 10 0 180

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 Libby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 559 29.5 18.9 21.8
1995 523 32.0 16.3 31.7
1996 523 32.0 16.3 31.7
1997 510 29.3 17.4 29.8
1998 489 30.3 16.1 23.9
1999 480 29.5 16.3 37.1
2000 458 28.5 16.1 32.8
2001 441 27.5 16.0 42
2002 557 36.6 15.2 59.1
2003 557 36.6 15.2 59.1
2004 491 34.1 14.4 57.6
2005 475 31.8 14.9 45.5
2006 436 31.8 13.7 61
2007 470 33.2 14.2 56.4
2008 460 31.3 14.7 62
2009 423 30.9 13.7 64.5
2010 403 31.1 12.9 57.1
2011 430 29.1 14.7 57.9
2012 176 11.9 14.7 59.1
2013 189 13.8 13.6 50.3
2014 172 10.8 15.8 54.7
2015 165 10.0 16.5 48.5
2016 174 10.0 17.4 47.1
2017 169 10.0 16.9 46.7
2018 177 9.6 18.3 58.2
2019 194 11.1 17.4 56.7
2020 189 10.8 17.4 41.8
2021 177 11.6 15.1 n/a
2022 181 11.6 15.5 n/a
2023 183 11.1 16.3 n/a
2024 180 10.6 16.9 57.8

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 Libby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 559 29.5 18.9 21.8
1995 523 32.0 16.3 31.7
1996 523 32.0 16.3 31.7
1997 510 29.3 17.4 29.8
1998 489 30.3 16.1 23.9
1999 480 29.5 16.3 37.1
2000 458 28.5 16.1 32.8
2001 441 27.5 16.0 42
2002 557 36.6 15.2 59.1
2003 557 36.6 15.2 59.1
2004 491 34.1 14.4 57.6
2005 475 31.8 14.9 45.5
2006 436 31.8 13.7 61
2007 470 33.2 14.2 56.4
2008 460 31.3 14.7 62
2009 423 30.9 13.7 64.5
2010 403 31.1 12.9 57.1
2011 430 29.1 14.7 57.9
2012 176 11.9 14.7 59.1
2013 189 13.8 13.6 50.3
2014 172 10.8 15.8 54.7
2015 165 10.0 16.5 48.5
2016 174 10.0 17.4 47.1
2017 169 10.0 16.9 46.7
2018 177 9.6 18.3 58.2
2019 194 11.1 17.4 56.7
2020 189 10.8 17.4 41.8
2021 177 11.6 15.1 n/a
2022 181 11.6 15.5 n/a
2023 183 11.1 16.3 n/a
2024 180 10.6 16.9 57.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Libby Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,508
2021 $12,642
2022 $12,735
2023 $13,382

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Libby Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 62nd of 187 Middle schools
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students194183
 5.7%
African American00
American Indian44
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White162157
 3.1%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Libby Middle School

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

Students at Libby Middle School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Libby Middle School ranks 62nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Libby Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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