Central Valley School District
School District · Liberty Lake, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
32
17 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Central Valley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Valley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sunrise Elementary
Spokane Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcdonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Summit School
Spokane Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#99 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,783
$1,941 vs Washington median
District size
14,721 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Central Valley School District ranks #99 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Central Valley School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sunrise Elementary (8.9/10), Mcdonald Elementary School (8.4/10), and Summit School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Central Valley School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central Valley School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mcdonald Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Summit School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | South Pines Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Ponderosa Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Chester Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Lake Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Greenacres Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Adams Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | University Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Valley School District
Central Valley School District is a Liberty Lake, Washington school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 14,721 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $15,783 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Central Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunrise Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Central Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Central Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Central Valley School District
32 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Liberty Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 14,721
- Teachers (FTE)
- 829
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District has 32 schools in total — 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Central Valley School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District spends $15,783 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Valley School District is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Valley School District?
Sunrise Elementary is the highest-rated school in Central Valley School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Central Valley School District?
Across schools in Central Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Valley School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Central Valley School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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