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West Valley School District (Spokane)

2805 N Argonne Rd
Spokane, WA 99212-2245
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,408 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 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
3,408 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
62,276 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.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#165 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
34%
41%
48%
53%
41%
49%
(22-23)
75%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
74%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,685 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,656
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,685
$19,246

Best West Valley School District (Spokane) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ness Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9612 E Cataldo
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 922-5470
Grades: 1-5
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Pasadena Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8508 E Upriver Drive
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5480
Grades: 1-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
West Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8301 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7519 E Buckeye
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5473
Grades: 1-5
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Seth Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 E Mission
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2160
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Hutchinson
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Dishman Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 S University, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 927-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 277 students
Rank: #88.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 N Ella Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5482
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
West Valley City School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8920 E Valleyway
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 921-2836
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 E. Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 340-7189
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
8818 E Grace
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: K
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Re-engagement
Alternative School
2805 N Argonne
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 924-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
2523 N Park Rd
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 922-5478
Grades: PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) manages 13 public schools serving 3,408 students.
What is the rank of West Valley School District (Spokane)?
West Valley School District (Spokane) is ranked #171 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, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $15,685 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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