Is West Valley City School a good school?

West Valley City School ranks 295 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Valley City School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended West Valley City School.

What is the racial makeup of West Valley City School?

Students at West Valley City School are 77% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% Not Specified, 1% African American.

West Valley City School

Summary:

West Valley City School is a public middle school in Spokane, Washington, serving 166 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the West Valley School District, which is ranked 154 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Valley City School has a higher percentage of white students (77.11%) compared to the state average (52.63%), but its academic performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.15%) and Math (34.32%) were below the state averages (52.63% and 41.68%, respectively). The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students performing relatively well but female and white students performing significantly worse.

West Valley City School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.73% to 49.4% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Centennial Middle School, West Valley City School generally performs worse academically. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 168 out of 445 Washington middle schools in 2014-2015 to 295 out of 535 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement.

Detail:

Public 5-8

8920 E Valleyway
Spokane, WA 99212

(509) 921-2836

District: West Valley School District (Spokane)

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,668

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Valley City School ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), two or more races (9%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Valley City School is 22.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Valley City School is $13,668.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Valley City School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley City School 295^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See West Valley City School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Valley School District (Spokane):

SchoolDigger ranks West Valley School District (Spokane) 154^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Valley City School

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Rank History for all students at West Valley City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	91.87	26^th	421	93.8%
2005	83.46	55^th	425	87.1%
2006	80.61	62^nd	449	86.2%
2007	92.62	18^th	463	96.1%
2008	77.33	80^th	466	82.8%
2009	73.98	100^th	476	79.0%
2010	66.63	133^rd	483	72.5%
2011	64.20	148^th	492	69.9%
2012	69.99	119^th	497	76.1%
2013	51.76	237^th	498	52.4%
2015	59.01	168^th	445	62.2%
2016	40.31	266^th	443	40.0%
2017	39.98	263^rd	435	39.5%
2018	41.96	251^st	437	42.6%
2019	35.85	335^th	512	34.6%
2021	52.05	231^st	529	56.3%
2022	29.85	382^nd	541	29.4%
2023	40.96	298^th	539	44.7%
2024	42.59	295^th	535	44.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Valley City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.98	103^rd	349	70.5%
2019	45.86	246^th	448	45.1%
2021	77.01	45^th	458	90.2%
2022	47.35	225^th	475	52.6%
2023	56.85	174^th	463	62.4%
2024	52.71	197^th	455	56.7%

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Rank History for Female students at West Valley City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	28.11	279^th	376	25.8%
2019	31.81	320^th	452	29.2%
2021	43.71	251^st	469	46.5%
2022	27.30	355^th	479	25.9%
2023	34.20	298^th	464	35.8%
2024	23.09	370^th	464	20.3%

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Rank History for Male students at West Valley City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	48.27	180^th	371	51.5%
2019	38.98	274^th	453	39.5%
2021	49.16	215^th	476	54.8%
2022	34.93	308^th	480	35.8%
2023	44.75	233^rd	470	50.4%
2024	60.22	161^st	466	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at West Valley City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	29.93	235^th	325	27.7%
2019	27.57	366^th	470	22.1%
2021	41.06	280^th	480	41.7%
2022	21.49	407^th	488	16.6%
2023	30.86	346^th	488	29.1%
2024	33.23	332^nd	486	31.7%

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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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by a citizen
Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Enrollment information for West Valley City School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	136	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2000	88	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	95
2001	172	4	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2002	205	2	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	219
2003	205	2	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	219
2004	230	1	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	243
2005	209	1	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	1	227
2006	210	1	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	1	228
2007	201	3	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
2008	206	3	8	8	3	n/a	n/a	3	231
2009	194	3	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	2	219
2010	197	6	9	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	223
2011	194	3	0	18	1	1	6	0	223
2012	180	2	0	21	0	0	20	0	223
2013	185	1	1	18	0	0	21	0	226
2014	184	2	1	16	0	0	20	0	223
2015	198	3	0	8	1	0	15	0	225
2016	190	1	0	12	1	0	12	0	216
2017	182	2	1	17	0	0	18	0	220
2018	185	1	1	21	0	1	14	0	223
2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2020	140	2	5	15	2	0	10	0	174
2021	143	4	3	9	1	0	10	0	170
2022	116	0	2	6	1	1	12	8	146
2023	128	2	1	13	0	1	15	6	166

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 West Valley City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	145	4.4	33.0	n/a
2000	95	6.9	13.8	n/a
2001	182	11.8	15.4	n/a
2002	219	9.9	22.1	32.4
2003	219	9.9	22.1	32.4
2004	243	10.0	24.3	21.8
2005	227	10.9	20.8	21.7
2006	228	9.4	24.3	25.6
2007	216	9.3	23.2	21.3
2008	231	9.6	24.1	18.4
2009	219	9.6	22.8	16.1
2010	223	9.2	24.1	31.4
2011	223	9.6	23.2	38.6
2012	223	9.6	23.1	38.1
2013	226	9.3	24.0	36.3
2014	223	n/a	n/a	37.2
2015	225	10.0	22.5	32.9
2016	216	10.0	21.6	34.7
2017	220	9.9	22.1	35.9
2018	223	10.3	21.6	37.7
2019	0	10.0	0.0	n/a
2020	174	8.9	19.4	43.7
2021	170	8.9	18.9	48.2
2022	146	7.8	18.5	39.7
2023	166	7.2	22.8	49.4

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 West Valley City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	145	4.4	33.0	n/a
2000	95	6.9	13.8	n/a
2001	182	11.8	15.4	n/a
2002	219	9.9	22.1	32.4
2003	219	9.9	22.1	32.4
2004	243	10.0	24.3	21.8
2005	227	10.9	20.8	21.7
2006	228	9.4	24.3	25.6
2007	216	9.3	23.2	21.3
2008	231	9.6	24.1	18.4
2009	219	9.6	22.8	16.1
2010	223	9.2	24.1	31.4
2011	223	9.6	23.2	38.6
2012	223	9.6	23.1	38.1
2013	226	9.3	24.0	36.3
2014	223	n/a	n/a	37.2
2015	225	10.0	22.5	32.9
2016	216	10.0	21.6	34.7
2017	220	9.9	22.1	35.9
2018	223	10.3	21.6	37.7
2019	0	10.0	0.0	n/a
2020	174	8.9	19.4	43.7
2021	170	8.9	18.9	48.2
2022	146	7.8	18.5	39.7
2023	166	7.2	22.8	49.4

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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