Valley School District
School District · Valley, Washington
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#190 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,417
$4,307 vs Washington median
District size
1,085 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +0.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Valley School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Virtual Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley School District
Valley School District is a Valley, Washington school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,085 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. District-level spending was $13,417 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Virtual Academy, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Valley School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- District spending per student
- $13,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley School District?
Valley School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Valley School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Valley School District?
Valley School District's district-level spending was $13,417 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley School District is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley School District?
Columbia Virtual Academy is the highest-rated school in Valley School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Valley School District?
Across schools in Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Valley School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
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- Federal Way School District (46)
- Kent School District (46)
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- Central Valley School District (32)
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- Bellevue School District (30)
- Issaquah School District (30)
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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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