West Valley Mid-level Campus

7505 Zier Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
1,194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1103 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Valley Mid-level Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Valley Mid-level Campus 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.
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Valley Mid-level Campus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Valley Mid-level Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of West Valley Mid-level Campus and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Valley Mid-level Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - w.ham

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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