Very Good
#735 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 33% in state
West Valley Mid-level Campus
Middle School · West Valley School District (yakima) · Yakima, WA
A middle school in Yakima, WA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7505 Zier Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
- Math 47% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Valley Mid-level Campus score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Valley Mid-level Campus 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$80,266
Median home value
$356,900
Median rent
$1,302/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98908; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Wilson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| West Chestnut AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Yakima Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 3.3 mi | 77 | 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 (yakima)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Valley Mid-level Campus is listed in West Valley School District (Yakima); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Valley Mid-level Campus
West Valley Mid-level Campus is a public middle school in Yakima, WA, part of West Valley School District (yakima), serving approximately 1,165 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Valley Mid-level Campus
What grades does West Valley Mid-level Campus serve?
West Valley Mid-level Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Valley Mid-level Campus?
West Valley Mid-level Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-level Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-level Campus is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Valley Mid-level Campus rank in WA?
West Valley Mid-level Campus ranks #735 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is West Valley Mid-level Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
West Valley Mid-level Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mid-level Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Valley Mid-level Campus has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Valley Mid-level Campus a charter school?
No, West Valley Mid-level Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Valley Mid-level Campus a Title I school?
No, West Valley Mid-level Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Valley Mid-level Campus?
59.2% of students at West Valley Mid-level Campus 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (509) 972-5800
- Area population (ZIP 98908)
- 37,921
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 98908; 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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