Scott L Libby Elementary School, Litchfield Park AZ

Original Research by School Decision on Scott L Libby Elementary School

Scott L Libby Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Litchfield Park, a planned residential community about 16 miles west of central Phoenix. It is part of the Litchfield Elementary District, and its grade band means it does not serve high school students, so there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to consider.

State assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show a mixed picture across subjects and grade levels. In math, performance was strongest among third graders, with the majority of those tested meeting state standards. By fourth and fifth grade, about half of students met the math bar. In English language arts, roughly two-fifths of third and fifth graders met standards, while fourth graders came closer to half. Science results for fifth grade were lower, with about a third of students reaching the proficient level. A parent may want to follow up with the school on science instruction and support.

Against a broad field of schools across Maricopa County, Libby’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint. This positions it as a solid academic performer locally, though not among the top tier.

The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white students, with smaller representations of Black, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. Economic data such as free and reduced-price lunch eligibility was not reported, so the school’s poverty level is not directly available from this data.

The school is located in Litchfield Park, a small city that grew modestly over the past decade and became a charter city in 2024. The town was originally planned as a master-planned community but never reached its intended size, leaving it compact at roughly three square miles. Walkability is limited because homes were built up to the curb line, so sidewalks require property owner permission. Street life centers on community events such as festivals and holiday celebrations rather than daily foot traffic. Civic anchors include a recreation center, a public library, eleven parks, and the Wigwam Resort, which is a major employer and social landmark. Luke Air Force Base to the north also provides employment and draws retired military residents.

Housing costs in the area are above state and national averages, reflecting the desirability of the West Valley suburb. Rents absorb a typical share of household income. The city is not part of the regional transit system, though an Avondale circulator serves its border.

Scott L Libby is a neighborhood elementary school serving a planned community with a laid-back, family-oriented atmosphere. Its academic profile is strongest in elementary math, with ELA and science offering room for growth. For families looking at elementary options in the Litchfield Park area, this school provides a well-rounded starting point, with the caveat that parents should explore the science curriculum and support for literacy.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 365%

School 65% · District 38% · ▲ 27 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

Grade 451%

School 51% · District 51%

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

Grade 554%

School 54% · District 53% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 341%

School 41% · District 39% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 449%

School 49% · District 53% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 541%

School 41% · District 48% · ▼ 7 pts below district

even with state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Science

Grade 533%

School 33% · District 39% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 6 pts below county median

This schoolLitchfield Elementary District (4281), same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.