Central Valley School District

2218 N. Molter
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Central Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 14,688 students in Central Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Central Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
14,688 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
923 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Central Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#78 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Central Valley   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Valley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Valley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
49%
79%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Central Valley   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.68
# American Indian Students
194 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
253 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
950 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
26%
# Black Students
356 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
11,756 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
80%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
189 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
951 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
419
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,008
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,123
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,034
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,085
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,085
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,032
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,065
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,118
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,106
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,187
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,180
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,118
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,128
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,246 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$257 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Central Valley   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$268 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Central Valley   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,483
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Central Valley   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,246
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Central Valley   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy At Svt
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 S. University Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23606 E Boone Ave
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-4300
Grades: 3-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Summit School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-3252
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 E Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-6300
Grades: K-2
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20150 E Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,368 students
Rank: #77.
Chester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12420 E 32nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #99.
Selkirk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1409 N Harvest Parkway
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenacres Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17409 E Sprague Ave
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3915 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4940
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
821 S Sullivan Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenacres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17915 E 4th Ave
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-4200
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14221 E. 16th Avenue
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverbend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17720 E Mission Avenue
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1616.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1717.
South Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1818.
Mica Peak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1919.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14707 E 8th Ave
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2020.
Mcdonald Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 558-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Bowdish Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2109 S Skipworth Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Central Valley Virtual Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1512 N. Barker Rd.
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-6550
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
University Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2424.
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1512 N. Barker Rd.
Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 558-5700
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #2525.
Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11016 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2626.
Opportunity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #2727.
Progress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
710 N Progress Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2828.
North Pines Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite C
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Grades: PK
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cvsd Open Doors Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
2218 N. Molter
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 558-5433
Grades: 10-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
School To Life
Special Education School
Magnet School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5950
Grades: 12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Valley Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
115 S University Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District manages 32 public schools serving 14,688 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District is ranked #77 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley School District?
80% of Central Valley School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Central Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,246 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 32 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 14,688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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