At a glance
Reported students
805
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Leona Libby Middle School: 805 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
What the reported data says about Leona Libby Middle School
Leona Libby Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 805 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leona Libby Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carmichael Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
791 reported students
Enterprise Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
745 reported students
Chief Joseph Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
659 reported students
Three Rivers Home Link
Other · Grades KG–12
756 reported students
White Bluffs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Badger Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Public schools near Leona Libby Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 745 | 1.3 mi |
| Carmichael Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 791 | 4.1 mi |
| Chief Joseph Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 659 | 4.7 mi |
| Kiona-Benton City Middle School Middle · Kiona-Benton City School District | 06–08 | 340 | 5.5 mi |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 1,294 | 7.7 mi |
| Desert Hills Middle School Middle · Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 906 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leona Libby Middle School
What grades does Leona Libby Middle School serve?
Leona Libby Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Leona Libby Middle School?
Leona Libby Middle School reported 805 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 749 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leona Libby Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 805 students and 40.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leona Libby Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leona Libby Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leona Libby Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leona Libby Middle School in?
Leona Libby Middle School is part of Richland School District, based in West RICHLAND, WA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leona Libby Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enterprise Middle School (1.3 mi), Carmichael Middle School (4.1 mi), Chief Joseph Middle School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.