Below Average
#1787 of 2,228 schools in WA
Valley School
Elementary School · Valley School District · Valley, WA
An elementary school in Valley, WA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3034 Huffman Road, Valley, WA 99181
- Math 19% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Valley School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 850 | 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
- #3 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
Valley School is listed in Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley School
Valley School is a public elementary school in Valley, WA, part of Valley School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,787 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley School
What grades does Valley School serve?
Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley School rank in WA?
Valley School ranks #1,787 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley School a charter school?
No, Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley School a Title I school?
No, Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley School?
73.2% of students at Valley School 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
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (509) 937-2413
- 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
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