Serving 25 students in grades 7-8, West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8's student population of 25 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is 0.49, 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
#753 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8's ranking?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is ranked #753 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8?
25 students attend West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 offer ?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 part of?
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8 is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
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