For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,444 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 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,444 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
West Valley School District (Spokane), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
# American Indian Students
19 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
345 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
65 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,405 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
71%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
198
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
434
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,521 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,482
$19,148
Spending / Student
$15,521
$19,607
Best West Valley School District (Spokane) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pasadena Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
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
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
West Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Grades: 8-12
| 906 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ness Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Grades: 1-5
| 242 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Seth Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Mission
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
West Valley City School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8920 E Valleyway
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Grades: 5-8
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
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
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
Orchard Center Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7519 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Grades: 1-5
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Dishman Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 S University, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
8818 E Grace
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-engagement
Alternative School
2805 N Argonne
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative School
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
2523 N Park Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
7401 E. Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) manages 13 public schools serving 3,444 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) is ranked #153 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 $15,521 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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