At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
236
West Valley City School: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about West Valley City School
West Valley City School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Spokane. It is one of 12 current school records connected to West Valley School District (Spokane). NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76%) and multiracial (13%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Valley City School
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Valley School District (Spokane)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Centennial Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
536 reported students
Orchard Center Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
199 reported students
Spokane Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
229 reported students
Ness Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Seth Woodard Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
262 reported students
Dishman Hills High School
High · Grades 08–12
296 reported students
Public schools near West Valley City School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle School Middle · West Valley School District (Spokane) | 06–08 | 536 | 0.8 mi |
| North Pines Middle School Middle · Central Valley School District | 06–08 | 504 | 1.9 mi |
| Bowdish Middle School Middle · Central Valley School District | 06–08 | 359 | 2.2 mi |
| Horizon Middle School Middle · Central Valley School District | 06–08 | 472 | 3.5 mi |
| Evergreen Middle School Middle · Central Valley School District | 06–08 | 668 | 3.6 mi |
| Chase Middle School Middle · Spokane School District | 06–08 | 685 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Valley City School
What grades does West Valley City School serve?
West Valley City School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in West Valley School District (Spokane).
How many students attend West Valley City School?
West Valley City School reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Valley City School?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 200 students and 8.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Valley City School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Valley City School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Valley School District (Spokane) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Valley City School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Valley City School in?
West Valley City School is part of West Valley School District (Spokane), based in Spokane, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Valley City School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial Middle School (0.8 mi), North Pines Middle School (1.9 mi), Bowdish Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.