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Libby Middle School

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Libby Middle School ranks 121 st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Libby Middle School is a public middle school in Libby, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 182 students. The school is part of the Libby K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 232 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Libby Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 28th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 (3-star rating) to a low of 132nd out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 (1-star rating). The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates of 36.81% in English Language Arts, 38.41% in Mathematics, and 35.14% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.44%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby Troy Junior High, which is part of the Troy Elementary district, has a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and a lower student-teacher ratio than Libby Middle School. This suggests that the Libby K-12 Schools district may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed by the Troy Elementary district.

182

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,290

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923

(406) 293-8802

District: Libby K-12 Schools

Students who attend Libby Middle School usually attend:

High:

Libby High School

Feeder schools for Libby Middle School:

Elementary:

Libby Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2022 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2022) to 45th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg35%

Montana avg40%

121^st of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

232^nd of 387Libby K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	46.3	121 of 222	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.1	62 of 187	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.7	43 of 190	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	58 of 200	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	54.3	28 of 60	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	32 of 58	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.3	35 of 55	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	19.1	70 of 81	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	53.0	59 of 156	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	32.0	132 of 159	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.4	119 of 156	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.6	127 of 161	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.6	120 of 156	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	59.4	66 of 147	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.4	51 of 149	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.9	47 of 147	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.3	55 of 146	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.6	57 of 164	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.1	57 of 171	66.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics38%~ state avg

English Language Arts37%-6 vs state

Science35%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Libby Middle School	Public	7-8	150 Education Way	Libby	59923	Lincoln County	Libby K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 293-8802	182	11	16.8	60.4%	167 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	46.3	121^st of 222 public middle schools	45.5%					(n/a)	36.8	38.4	$13,290
Troy Junior High	Public	6-8	116 East Missoula	Troy	59935	Lincoln County	Troy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 295-4520	77	8	9.3	100.0%	71 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	69.7	46^th of 222 public middle schools	79.3%		57.1	51^st of 123 public middle schools	58.5%	5	60.3	48.5	$22,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Libby Middle School

How many students attend Libby Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Libby Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Libby Middle School?

Students at Libby Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Libby Middle School attend?

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

What district is Libby Middle School in?

Libby K-12 Schools

Is Libby Middle School a good school?

Libby Middle School ranks 121^st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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