Average
#1750 of 2,228 schools in WA
Columbia Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Valley School District · Valley, WA
A Valley School District elementary school where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3030 Huffman Road, Valley, WA 99181
- Math 12% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 35.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Columbia Virtual Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Columbia Virtual Academy 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,167
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Virtual Academy is listed in Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Virtual Academy
Columbia Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Valley, WA, part of Valley School District, serving approximately 850 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 35.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Virtual Academy
What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy serve?
Columbia Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy?
Columbia Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Virtual Academy is 35.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Virtual Academy rank in WA?
Columbia Virtual Academy ranks #1,750 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Columbia Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Columbia Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Virtual Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Columbia Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbia Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Virtual Academy?
22.7% of students at Columbia Virtual Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Phone
- (509) 937-4663
- Area population (ZIP 99181)
- 2,004
- Area median age
- 54.2
Official sources & links
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 99181; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.