West Valley School District (spokane)
School District · Spokane, Washington
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,335
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating West Valley School District (spokane)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Valley School District (spokane) 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.
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Spokane · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orchard Center Elementary
Spokane · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#164 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,335
$2,389 vs Washington median
District size
3,408 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
West Valley School District (spokane) ranks #164 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. West Valley School District (spokane)'s schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ness Elementary (7.9/10), West Valley Virtual Learning Center (7.5/10), and Orchard Center Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 West Valley School District (spokane) schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Valley School District (spokane) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Valley School District (spokane)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ness Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | West Valley Virtual Learning Center | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Orchard Center Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pasadena Park Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Seth Woodard Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Centennial Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Dishman Hills High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | West Valley High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Spokane Valley High School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | West Valley City School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Valley School District (spokane)
West Valley School District (spokane) is a Spokane, Washington school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 3,408 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $15,335 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, West Valley School District (spokane) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ness Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, West Valley School District (spokane) students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Valley School District (spokane), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Valley School District (spokane) with test data.
Schools in West Valley School District (spokane)
13 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Spokane
- Total Enrollment
- 3,408
- Teachers (FTE)
- 194
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Valley School District (spokane)?
West Valley School District (spokane) has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Valley School District (spokane)?
The average composite rating for West Valley School District (spokane) is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Valley School District (spokane)?
West Valley School District (spokane) spends $15,335 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Valley School District (spokane)?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Valley School District (spokane) is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Valley School District (spokane)?
Ness Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Valley School District (spokane) with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in West Valley School District (spokane)?
Across schools in West Valley School District (spokane) with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Valley School District (spokane) compare to other districts in Washington?
West Valley School District (spokane) has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 13 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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