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#793 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 36% in state

Adams Elementary

Elementary School · Central Valley School District · Spokane Valley, WA

A Central Valley School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14707 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99037

  • Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Adams Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Adams Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,770/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,886

Median home value

$446,700

Median rent

$1,303/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.3 mi190Compare →
Central Valley Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.3PK0.6 mi369Compare →
Spokane Valley Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–80.8 mi31Compare →
Pioneer SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–51.0 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Central Valley School District

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#9 of 30
District spending per student
$15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adams Elementary is listed in Central Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adams Elementary

Adams Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA, part of Central Valley School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adams Elementary

What grades does Adams Elementary serve?

Adams Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Adams Elementary?

Adams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adams Elementary rank in WA?

Adams Elementary ranks #793 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Adams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Adams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adams Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Adams Elementary a charter school?

No, Adams Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adams Elementary a Title I school?

No, Adams Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Elementary?

60.3% of students at Adams Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 99037)
16,761
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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