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 2026-27 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.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
58%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,176 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$58 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,155
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,176
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best East Valley School District (Yakima) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moxee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 E. Seattle Avenue
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 573-7700
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7420
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N 41st St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7800
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Beaudry Rd
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7500
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 $17,176 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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