West Valley School District (yakima)
School District · Yakima, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,520
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating West Valley School District (yakima)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Valley School District (yakima) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Apple Valley Elementary
Yakima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountainview Elementary
Yakima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Yakima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#72 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,141
$2,583 vs Washington median
District size
5,520 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
West Valley School District (yakima) ranks #72 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. West Valley School District (yakima)'s schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Apple Valley Elementary (9.0/10), Mountainview Elementary (8.7/10), and Ahtanum Valley Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 (yakima) schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Valley School District (yakima) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Valley School District (yakima)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Valley Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mountainview Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ahtanum Valley Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | West Valley Mid-level Campus | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Summitview Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Wide Hollow Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12 | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | West Valley Innovation Center | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | West Valley High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Valley School District (yakima)
West Valley School District (yakima) is a Yakima, Washington school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 5,520 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. District-level spending was $15,141 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, West Valley School District (yakima) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Apple Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, West Valley School District (yakima) students show an average math proficiency of 59.7% and ELA proficiency of 66.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Valley School District (yakima), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Valley School District (yakima) with test data.
Schools in West Valley School District (yakima)
16 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Yakima
- Total Enrollment
- 5,520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 289
- District spending per student
- $15,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Valley School District (yakima)?
West Valley School District (yakima) has 16 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Valley School District (yakima)?
The average composite rating for West Valley School District (yakima) is 6.7/10. 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 West Valley School District (yakima)?
West Valley School District (yakima)'s district-level spending was $15,141 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 West Valley School District (yakima)?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Valley School District (yakima) is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Valley School District (yakima)?
Apple Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Valley School District (yakima) with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in West Valley School District (yakima)?
Across schools in West Valley School District (yakima) with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Valley School District (yakima) compare to other districts in Washington?
West Valley School District (yakima) has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.4%
How we rate schools
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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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