For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,475 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 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,475 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Valley School District (Spokane), which is ranked within the bottom 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 75% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
75%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.8%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,812 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$65 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,306
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,812
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Valley School District (Spokane) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ness Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Center Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7519 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Gr: 1-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Pasadena Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8508 E Upriver Drive
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5480
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5480
Gr: 1-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Seth Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Mission
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Valley City School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8920 E Valleyway
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Gr: 5-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Dishman Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 S University, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Gr: 8-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Ella Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5482
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5482
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E. Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
8818 E Grace
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Gr: K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
2805 N Argonne
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
2523 N Park Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) manages 13 public schools serving 3,475 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) is ranked #177 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
74% of West Valley School District (Spokane) students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is West Valley School District (Spokane)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,812 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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