Leona Libby Middle School

3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353

800 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leona Libby Middle School, located in West Richland, Washington, is a key part of the Richland School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Leona Marshall Libby, a prominent American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and the development of the first nuclear reactor. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this scientific heritage, emphasizing a culture of academic rigor, innovation, and STEM-focused learning to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, Leona Libby offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive and inclusive environment, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and encourage students to become active, responsible contributors to their local community.

800

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leona Libby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	121
Black	8
Asian	49
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
573 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
121 (15.1 %)
Asian
49 (6.1 %)
Two or More
44 (5.5 %)
Black
8 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6465
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 258

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 254