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#2111 of 2,228 schools in WA
West Valley City School
Middle School · West Valley School District (spokane) · Spokane, WA
A middle school in Spokane, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8920 E VALLEYWAY, Spokane, WA 99212
- Math 29% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Valley City School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Valley City 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$66,250
Median home value
$314,300
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| North Pines Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Bowdish Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 361 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Valley School District (spokane)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Valley City School is listed in West Valley School District (Spokane); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Valley City School
West Valley City School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of West Valley School District (spokane), serving approximately 178 students in grades 5th-8th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,111 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Valley City School
What grades does West Valley City School serve?
West Valley City School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Valley City School?
West Valley City School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley City School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley City School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Valley City School rank in WA?
West Valley City School ranks #2,111 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is West Valley City School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Valley City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 West Valley City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Valley City School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Valley City School a charter school?
No, West Valley City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Valley City School a Title I school?
No, West Valley City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Valley City School?
51.1% of students at West Valley City 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (509) 921-2836
- Area population (ZIP 99212)
- 21,549
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 99212; 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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