Valley School

Summary:

Valley School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Valley School District in Washington, with a total enrollment of 193 students.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($30,962 in 2021-2022) than the state average, Valley School has consistently underperformed, with only 25.81% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 14.89% proficient in Math in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's student population is also less diverse, with a higher percentage of white students (76.68%) compared to nearby schools like Gess Elementary. Additionally, 72.54% of Valley School students come from low-income backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles.

When compared to other nearby schools, Columbia Virtual Academy, which is in the same Valley School District, significantly outperforms Valley School on academic measures, despite serving a more diverse student population. This highlights the potential for improvement at Valley School, and suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the solution to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public K-8

 3034 Huffman Road
       Valley, WA  99181


(509) 937-2413

District: Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1030th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,962 Help


Students who attend Valley School usually attend:

High:    Paideia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley School ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Valley School ranks worse than 72.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley School is $30,962.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley School 1030th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Valley School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Valley School 390th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Valley School in the ranking list.)

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Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley School District 138th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.37 983rd 1026 4.2%
2005 31.10 752nd 1031 27.1%
2006 24.00 871st 1051 17.1%
2007 30.15 797th 1069 25.4%
2008 33.30 761st 1067 28.7%
2009 32.53 786th 1072 26.7%
2010 23.03 914th 1088 16.0%
2011 36.59 752nd 1092 31.1%
2012 31.71 827th 1097 24.6%
2013 22.35 941st 1106 14.9%
2015 36.89 705th 1067 33.9%
2016 37.24 691st 1053 34.4%
2017 23.16 841st 1056 20.4%
2019 19.43 936th 1130 17.2%
2021 26.62 804th 1107 27.4%
2022 13.12 1061st 1169 9.2%
2023 26.62 881st 1169 24.6%
2024 15.48 1030th 1168 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 763rd 835 8.6%
2019 31.02 741st 979 24.3%
2021 48.88 396th 854 53.6%
2022 26.51 828th 1019 18.7%
2023 41.27 609th 1013 39.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.64 909th 1068 14.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.07 887th 999 11.2%
2021 28.64 717th 1025 30.0%
2022 16.08 980th 1113 11.9%
2024 29.37 781st 1099 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.68 963rd 1027 6.2%
2021 14.95 847th 943 10.2%
2022 4.64 1027th 1031 0.4%
2023 6.79 990th 1011 2.1%
2024 7.61 985th 1009 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Valley School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.91 371st 421 11.9%
2005 23.56 352nd 425 17.2%
2006 16.16 393rd 449 12.5%
2007 17.05 411th 463 11.2%
2008 22.08 392nd 466 15.9%
2009 27.69 378th 476 20.6%
2010 23.01 401st 483 17.0%
2011 43.49 302nd 492 38.6%
2012 48.95 254th 497 48.9%
2013 34.47 352nd 498 29.3%
2015 18.26 373rd 445 16.2%
2016 37.51 278th 443 37.2%
2017 28.53 321st 435 26.2%
2018 29.77 313th 437 28.4%
2019 23.32 407th 512 20.5%
2021 31.03 366th 529 30.8%
2022 26.36 408th 541 24.6%
2023 30.30 370th 539 31.4%
2024 26.72 390th 535 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.73 286th 448 36.2%
2021 49.98 197th 458 57.0%
2022 52.53 177th 475 62.7%
2023 58.50 160th 463 65.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.46 334th 469 28.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.52 290th 453 36.0%
2021 34.67 308th 476 35.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.03 432nd 470 8.1%
2021 14.94 433rd 480 9.8%
2022 26.53 382nd 488 21.7%
2023 17.23 424th 488 13.1%
2024 17.17 423rd 486 13.0%
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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.

Valley School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 1 6 5 5 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 175 1 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 180 0 4 0 7 n/a n/a 0 191
1991 177 0 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 176 2 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 188
1993 184 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 179 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 186 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 186 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 173 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 179
1998 166 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 146 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 154
2000 152 3 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 163
2001 147 2 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 161 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 161 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 161 3 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 171 2 2 1 4 n/a n/a 1 181
2006 174 4 1 1 5 n/a n/a 3 188
2007 176 3 1 0 4 n/a n/a 3 187
2008 197 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a 2 206
2009 198 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 2 205
2010 222 2 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 234
2011 217 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 223
2012 189 0 1 9 4 0 26 0 229
2013 186 3 1 8 5 0 22 0 225
2014 176 3 2 9 5 3 22 0 220
2015 153 2 0 10 6 2 18 0 191
2016 174 2 0 17 6 1 24 0 224
2017 173 1 1 15 5 0 13 0 208
2018 162 2 1 16 3 0 17 0 201
2019 159 1 1 16 3 0 12 0 192
2020 172 5 1 19 5 0 9 0 211
2021 146 1 1 13 1 0 7 0 169
2022 153 0 0 21 1 0 12 0 187
2023 148 0 0 27 1 0 17 0 193

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 Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 6.0 31.0 0
1989 185 6.0 30.8 n/a
1990 191 6.9 27.6 0
1991 190 6.9 27.5 n/a
1992 188 6.7 28.0 n/a
1993 191 9.8 19.5 n/a
1994 184 9.8 18.8 n/a
1995 193 9.8 19.7 n/a
1996 193 9.8 19.7 n/a
1997 179 9.8 18.3 n/a
1998 171 8.9 19.2 n/a
1999 154 8.2 18.8 n/a
2000 163 8.2 19.9 n/a
2001 161 8.5 18.9 n/a
2002 169 8.9 19.0 61.5
2003 169 8.9 19.0 61.5
2004 170 9.0 18.9 68.8
2005 181 9.0 20.1 91.7
2006 188 10.6 17.7 91.4
2007 187 11.1 16.8 76.1
2008 206 12.3 16.7 82.4
2009 205 12.3 16.7 81.8
2010 234 15.1 15.4 85
2011 223 20.1 11.0 65.9
2012 229 15.3 14.9 71.2
2013 225 15.7 14.2 69.8
2014 220 n/a n/a 78.2
2015 191 16.0 11.9 83.8
2016 224 16.0 14.0 82.1
2017 208 16.7 12.3 77.4
2018 201 16.9 11.8 78.1
2019 192 15.9 12.0 78.1
2020 211 16.0 13.1 76.3
2021 169 15.3 11.0 76.9
2022 187 15.9 11.6 71.7
2023 193 15.9 12.1 72.5

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 Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 6.0 31.0 0
1989 185 6.0 30.8 n/a
1990 191 6.9 27.6 0
1991 190 6.9 27.5 n/a
1992 188 6.7 28.0 n/a
1993 191 9.8 19.5 n/a
1994 184 9.8 18.8 n/a
1995 193 9.8 19.7 n/a
1996 193 9.8 19.7 n/a
1997 179 9.8 18.3 n/a
1998 171 8.9 19.2 n/a
1999 154 8.2 18.8 n/a
2000 163 8.2 19.9 n/a
2001 161 8.5 18.9 n/a
2002 169 8.9 19.0 61.5
2003 169 8.9 19.0 61.5
2004 170 9.0 18.9 68.8
2005 181 9.0 20.1 91.7
2006 188 10.6 17.7 91.4
2007 187 11.1 16.8 76.1
2008 206 12.3 16.7 82.4
2009 205 12.3 16.7 81.8
2010 234 15.1 15.4 85
2011 223 20.1 11.0 65.9
2012 229 15.3 14.9 71.2
2013 225 15.7 14.2 69.8
2014 220 n/a n/a 78.2
2015 191 16.0 11.9 83.8
2016 224 16.0 14.0 82.1
2017 208 16.7 12.3 77.4
2018 201 16.9 11.8 78.1
2019 192 15.9 12.0 78.1
2020 211 16.0 13.1 76.3
2021 169 15.3 11.0 76.9
2022 187 15.9 11.6 71.7
2023 193 15.9 12.1 72.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201670.4%0.0%0.0%3.7%70.4%70.4%77.8%74.1%74.1%70.4%
201784.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%89.5%89.5%89.5%84.2%84.2%89.5%
201870.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%75.0%75.0%80.0%70.0%70.0%75.0%
201984.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%15.4%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%
202060.0%10.0%10.0%5.0%15.0%65.0%65.0%70.0%65.0%65.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%65.0%
202187.0%4.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.3%87.0%91.3%91.3%87.0%91.3%91.3%91.3%87.0%
202266.7%9.1%0.0%3.0%6.1%75.8%69.7%81.8%81.8%69.7%87.9%87.9%87.9%69.7%
202376.3%7.9%2.6%0.0%2.6%76.3%79.0%84.2%79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%79.0%
202460.9%17.4%13.0%0.0%4.4%60.9%60.9%69.6%60.9%60.9%60.9%60.9%60.9%60.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201856.5%4.4%4.4%0.0%17.4%91.3%60.9%91.3%82.6%91.3%69.6%
201968.8%0.0%0.0%3.1%12.5%93.8%75.0%93.8%87.5%90.6%75.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201975.0%3.1%2.6%14.8%86.7%85.2%88.3%88.3%86.7%85.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $686 (3.4%) $19,380 (96.6%) $20,066
2020 $2,121 (8.9%) $21,652 (91.1%) $23,774
2021 $1,516 (5.3%) $27,289 (94.7%) $28,805
2022 $1,747 (5.6%) $29,215 (94.4%) $30,962

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 936th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 881st of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.5%
Ranks 407th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 370th of 539 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)52.626.7
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)52.626.7
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)3513.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)3513.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.6
 7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)37.546.7
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)37.546.7
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Valley School)31.314.3
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Valley School District)31.314.3
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.139.4
 9.7%
5th Grade Science (Valley School)43.840
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Valley School District)43.840
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)33.335.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)33.335.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Valley School)33.328.6
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Valley School District)33.328.6
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)38.937.5
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)38.937.5
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Valley School)38.931.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade Math (Valley School District)38.931.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School)52.655
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley School District)52.655
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Valley School)31.620
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Valley School District)31.620
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Valley School)47.430
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Valley School District)47.430
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley School)4135.4
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Valley School District)4135.4
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Valley School)30.319.2
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Valley School District)30.319.2
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Valley School)45.734.3
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Valley School District)45.734.3
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192193
 0.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1627
 68.8%
Pacific Islander00
White159148
 6.9%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%72.5%
 5.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Valley School.

Valley School ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Valley School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Valley School usually go on to attend:

High : Paideia High School


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