For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,483 students in West Valley School District (Spokane). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in West Valley School District (Spokane) have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
13 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,483 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
West Valley School District (Spokane), which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
# American Indian Students
21 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
369 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
66 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,436 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
71%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
259 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
194
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
354
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
397
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,347 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,298
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,347
$19,309
Best West Valley School District (Spokane) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ness Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Grades: 1-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Pasadena Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8508 E Upriver Drive
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5480
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5480
Grades: 1-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
West Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7519 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Grades: 1-5
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Seth Woodard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Mission
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Dishman Hills High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 S University, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Ella Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5482
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5482
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #99.
West Valley City School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8920 E Valleyway
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E. Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Millwood Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
8818 E Grace
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: K
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2805 N Argonne
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Early Learning Center
Magnet School
2523 N Park Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) manages 13 public schools serving 3,483 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) is ranked #171 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
71% of West Valley School District (Spokane) students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is West Valley School District (Spokane)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,347 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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