Serving 1,194 students in grades 6-8, West Valley Mid-level Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Valley Mid-level Campus's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Valley Mid-level Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley Mid-level Campus is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley Mid-level Campus's ranking?
West Valley Mid-level Campus is ranked #1103 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Valley Mid-level Campus often compared to?
West Valley Mid-level Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Valley Mid-level Campus?
1,194 students attend West Valley Mid-level Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Valley Mid-level Campus students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley Mid-level Campus?
West Valley Mid-level Campus has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Valley Mid-level Campus offer ?
West Valley Mid-level Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Valley Mid-level Campus part of?
West Valley Mid-level Campus is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
School Reviews
2 1/17/2011
The school provides little student assistance and teachers treat there students like dirt,the school doesn't solve bully problems and can't control the level of fights on the school grounds before,during and/or after school hours.
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