East Valley School District (Yakima)

2002 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901-8012
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Valley School District (Yakima) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,387 students in East Valley School District (Yakima). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in East Valley School District (Yakima) have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,387 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Valley School District (Yakima), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#109 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
41%
51%
53%
42%
49%
92%
84%
(2022-23)
34.1%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
58%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
36%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,961 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,677
$18,889
Spending / Student
$16,961
$19,341

Best East Valley School District (Yakima) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moxee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 E. Seattle Avenue
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 573-7700
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
East Valley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Terrace Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
East Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Valley School District (Yakima)?
East Valley School District (Yakima) manages 5 public schools serving 3,387 students.
What is the rank of East Valley School District (Yakima)?
East Valley School District (Yakima) is ranked #109 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Valley School District (Yakima)?
58% of East Valley School District (Yakima) students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Valley School District (Yakima)?
East Valley School District (Yakima) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is East Valley School District (Yakima)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,961 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,387 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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