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#2088 of 2,228 schools in WA
Valley Academy of Learning K-8
Elementary School · Wenatchee School District · Wenatchee, WA
A Wenatchee School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1911 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Math 36% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2022, to 42% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Academy of Learning K-8 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wenatchee), 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
$74,768
Median home value
$429,700
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Valley Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| John Newbery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 306 | 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.
Wenatchee School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is listed in Wenatchee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Academy of Learning K-8
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is a public elementary school in Wenatchee, WA, part of Wenatchee School District, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Academy of Learning K-8
What grades does Valley Academy of Learning K-8 serve?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Academy of Learning K-8 rank in WA?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks #2,088 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Valley Academy of Learning K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a charter school?
No, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a Title I school?
No, Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Academy of Learning K-8?
28.7% of students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 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
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chelan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (509) 662-6417
- Area population (ZIP 98801)
- 44,422
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 98801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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