Serving 769 students in grades 5-6, West Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Valley School District (Yakima)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend West Valley Middle School?
769 students attend West Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Valley Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Valley Middle School offer ?
West Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Valley Middle School part of?
West Valley Middle School is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).
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