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#1497 of 2,228 schools in WA
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Elementary School · Central Valley School District · Spokane Valley, WA
A Central Valley School District elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1512 N. Barker Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99016
- Math 27% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spokane Valley Learning Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spokane Valley Learning 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$94,253
Median home value
$450,000
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Virtual LearningEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Riverbend Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Greenacres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Mcdonald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 280 | 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.
Central Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Spokane Valley Learning Academy is listed in Central Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Spokane Valley Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA, part of Central Valley School District, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,497 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spokane Valley Learning Academy
What grades does Spokane Valley Learning Academy serve?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley Learning Academy is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spokane Valley Learning Academy rank in WA?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy ranks #1,497 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Spokane Valley Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spokane Valley Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spokane Valley Learning Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spokane Valley Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Spokane Valley Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spokane Valley Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Spokane Valley Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spokane Valley Learning Academy?
33.9% of students at Spokane Valley Learning 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
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Phone
- (509) 558-5700
- Area population (ZIP 99016)
- 20,260
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 99016; 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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