Top Rankings
West Valley School District (Yakima) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,520 students in West Valley School District (Yakima). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in West Valley School District (Yakima) have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
5,520 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
West Valley School District (Yakima), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 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 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
# American Indian Students
44 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,232 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
26%
# Black Students
39 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,876 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
52%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
421
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
365
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
418
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
418
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
425
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
437
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
410
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
467
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
459
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
430
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
444
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,318
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,862
$19,246
Best West Valley School District (Yakima) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 N 88th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2060
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2052
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2070
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
West Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #55.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2031
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Wide Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S 72nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 965-2023
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Mid-level Campus
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #1111.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6305 W Chestnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5540
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Open Doors
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual University
Alternative School
9800 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 972-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) manages 16 public schools serving 5,520 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) is ranked #59 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
52% of West Valley School District (Yakima) students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Valley School District (Yakima)?
West Valley School District (Yakima) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is West Valley School District (Yakima)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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