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#328 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 15% in state

East Valley Elementary

Elementary School · East Valley School District (yakima) · Yakima, WA

An elementary school in Yakima, WA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1951 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA 98901

  • Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$16,161
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at East Valley Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

76%

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 East Valley 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,604/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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

$56,429

Median home value

$268,100

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98901; 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
Moxee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–52.0 mi519Compare →
Terrace Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–52.9 mi461Compare →
Martin Luther King JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–53.6 mi528Compare →
Union Gap SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–83.9 mi570Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Valley School District (yakima)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$16,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Valley Elementary is listed in East Valley School District (Yakima); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Valley Elementary

East Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of East Valley School District (yakima), serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Valley Elementary

What grades does East Valley Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend East Valley Elementary?

East Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Valley Elementary rank in WA?

East Valley Elementary ranks #328 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is East Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

East Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 East Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Valley Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Valley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is East Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, East Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.0% of students at East Valley 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
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
Area population (ZIP 98901)
32,080
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
31.5
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 98901; 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

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