West Valley City School
Spokane, WA · West Valley School District (Spokane)
Alternative school · Grades 5-8 · City, midsize
104th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
8920 E VALLEYWAY, Spokane, WA 99212
(509)921-2836NCES ID 530969002685Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks West Valley City School 104th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 178 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 77.0% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 12.9% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 8.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $376K in zip 99212 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than West Valley City School
- #281Centennial Middle SchoolWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 0.8 mi away281st of 381
ELA 37% ▼25 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #292North Pines Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.9 mi away292nd of 381
ELA 33% ▼29 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #267Bowdish Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.2 mi away267th of 381
ELA 40% ▼22 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #65Horizon Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 3.5 mi away65th of 381
ELA 66% ▲4 · Math 52% ▲9Compare - #84Evergreen Middle SchoolCentral Valley School District · 3.5 mi away84th of 381
ELA 59% ▼3 · Math 52% ▲9Compare - #142Chase Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 3.7 mi away142nd of 381
ELA 49% ▼13 · Math 43% =Compare - #355Shaw Middle SchoolSpokane School District · 4.7 mi away355th of 381
ELA 22% ▼40 · Math 15% ▼28Compare - #205East Valley Middle SchoolEast Valley School District (Spokane) · 4.8 mi away205th of 381
ELA 42% ▼20 · Math 35% ▼8Compare
What school district is West Valley City School in?
West Valley City School is part of the West Valley School District (Spokane) district in Spokane, Washington.
Is West Valley City School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Valley City School 104th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Valley City School?
White 77%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 8% (178 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Valley City School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99212 is $376K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.