Is East Valley Middle School a good school?

East Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend East Valley Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended East Valley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Valley Middle School?

Students at East Valley Middle School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of East Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Valley Middle School usually go on to attend East Valley High School

East Valley Middle School

Summary:

East Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 435 and is part of the East Valley School District.

While East Valley Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (72.41%) compared to the state average (52.63%), it consistently underperforms in academic achievement compared to the state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in ELA (34.52%), Math (24.73%), and Science (22.81%) are significantly lower than the state averages (52.63%, 41.68%, and 49.73%, respectively). Additionally, the school ranks particularly low for its White (446th out of 486 schools) and Special Education (158th out of 167 schools) student populations, indicating significant achievement gaps. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.05% to 71.26% over the past three school years, suggests a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Shaw Middle School, Chase Middle School, and Horizon Middle School, East Valley Middle School consistently underperforms in academic achievement. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 300th out of 437 schools in 2016-2017 to 449th out of 535 schools in 2023-2024, further highlights the need for targeted interventions and data-driven decision-making to address the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 7-8

4920 N Progress Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99216

(509) 924-9383

District: East Valley School District (Spokane)

SchoolDigger Rank:
449^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,322

Students who attend East Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Valley High School

Feeder schools for East Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	East Farms STEAM School
	Otis Orchards School
	Trent School
	Trentwood School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Valley Middle School ranks worse than 83.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare East Valley Middle School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Valley Middle School is $17,322.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Valley Middle School 449^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See East Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Valley School District (Spokane):

SchoolDigger ranks East Valley School District (Spokane) 131^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2017	35.99	286^th	435	34.3%
2018	32.57	300^th	437	31.4%
2019	32.60	359^th	512	29.9%
2021	28.87	385^th	529	27.2%
2022	35.90	345^th	541	36.2%
2023	25.31	409^th	539	24.1%
2024	19.56	449^th	535	16.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	42.44	148^th	246	39.8%
2021	14.63	230^th	250	8.0%
2022	42.97	138^th	257	46.3%
2023	41.64	136^th	244	44.3%
2024	34.85	160^th	243	34.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.88	158^th	167	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	33.60	247^th	349	29.2%
2019	30.57	336^th	448	25.0%
2021	45.50	233^rd	458	49.1%
2022	46.95	230^th	475	51.6%
2023	31.99	318^th	463	31.3%
2024	22.08	377^th	455	17.1%

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Rank History for Female students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	35.81	247^th	376	34.3%
2019	36.05	297^th	452	34.3%
2021	34.45	304^th	469	35.2%
2022	37.65	290^th	479	39.5%
2023	22.75	369^th	464	20.5%
2024	17.69	400^th	464	13.8%

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Rank History for Male students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	25.28	279^th	371	24.8%
2019	28.46	333^rd	453	26.5%
2021	24.74	360^th	476	24.4%
2022	34.18	317^th	480	34.0%
2023	25.95	360^th	470	23.4%
2024	20.40	391^st	466	16.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	30.89	247^th	344	28.2%
2021	28.14	246^th	353	30.3%
2022	38.29	209^th	360	41.9%
2024	24.90	267^th	344	22.4%

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Rank History for White students at East Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	15.39	289^th	325	11.1%
2019	26.15	371^st	470	21.1%
2021	23.03	386^th	480	19.6%
2022	27.14	376^th	488	23.0%
2023	15.17	434^th	488	11.1%
2024	13.42	446^th	486	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	364	7	4	64	8	2	38	487
2016	380	7	5	57	7	6	34	496
2017	379	5	3	46	7	6	39	485
2018	394	4	6	58	6	5	32	505
2019	361	3	4	53	10	3	29	463
2020	357	5	3	53	10	7	37	472
2021	330	7	4	59	7	5	30	442
2022	319	2	3	61	3	7	30	425
2023	315	13	5	56	1	8	37	435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	487	n/a	n/a	58.3
2016	496	n/a	n/a	58.5
2017	485	28.6	16.9	59.6
2018	505	28.0	18.0	56.6
2019	463	28.4	16.2	61.3
2020	472	26.6	17.7	63.1
2021	442	27.4	16.0	59
2022	425	27.1	15.6	60.7
2023	435	26.1	16.6	71.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	487	n/a	n/a	58.3
2016	496	n/a	n/a	58.5
2017	485	28.6	16.9	59.6
2018	505	28.0	18.0	56.6
2019	463	28.4	16.2	61.3
2020	472	26.6	17.7	63.1
2021	442	27.4	16.0	59
2022	425	27.1	15.6	60.7
2023	435	26.1	16.6	71.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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