East Valley School District (yakima)
School District · Yakima, Washington
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating East Valley School District (yakima)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Valley School District (yakima) 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.
Moxee Elementary
Moxee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Valley Elementary
Yakima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Valley Central Middle School
Yakima · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#33 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,161
$1,563 vs Washington median
District size
3,421 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
East Valley School District (yakima) ranks #33 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. East Valley School District (yakima)'s schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moxee Elementary (9.0/10), East Valley Elementary (8.3/10), and East Valley Central Middle School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Valley School District (yakima) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Valley School District (yakima)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moxee Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | East Valley Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | East Valley Central Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Terrace Heights Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | East Valley High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Valley School District (yakima)
East Valley School District (yakima) is a Yakima, Washington school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $16,161 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, East Valley School District (yakima) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moxee Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, East Valley School District (yakima) students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Valley School District (yakima), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Valley School District (yakima) with test data.
Schools in East Valley School District (yakima)
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Yakima
- Total Enrollment
- 3,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Valley School District (yakima)?
East Valley School District (yakima) has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Valley School District (yakima)?
The average composite rating for East Valley School District (yakima) is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Valley School District (yakima)?
East Valley School District (yakima) spends $16,161 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Valley School District (yakima)?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Valley School District (yakima) is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Valley School District (yakima)?
Moxee Elementary is the highest-rated school in East Valley School District (yakima) with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in East Valley School District (yakima)?
Across schools in East Valley School District (yakima) with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Valley School District (yakima) compare to other districts in Washington?
East Valley School District (yakima) has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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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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