West Valley City School
West Valley City School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 5-8 | West Valley School District (Spokane)
West Valley City School is located in Spokane, WA and is one of 11 schools in West Valley School District (spokane). It is a alt. school that serves 223 students in grades 5-8.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
West Valley City School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Valley City School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Valley City School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Valley City School's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
West Valley City School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Valley City School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Valley City School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Valley City School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning Center 830 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Ness Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| St John Vianney School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Centennial Middle School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Spokane Valley Transition School 1.1 miles |  |
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Heather Arias: This is the best learning opportunity you can give to your child. This school goes from fifth to eighth grade. My son will be going into eighth grade. The bottom floor of the school is set up like a city. Every afternoon the kids go to their jobs (which they have to write resumes and interview for) and earn city bucks. They understand it's a privilege to go there, which makes for few discipline problems. It's a small school where everyone knows everyone and the older students are encouraged to help the younger ones. They don't use textbooks, which makes for unique hands on learning. The projects they do every quarter has helped my son with self esteem, speaking in public, and doing an awesome job at researching. I know he will be prepared for high school and life beyond because of the skills learned here. My son has adjusted to teenage years better than in a traditional school because of the students and staff making it be a safe place to learn, a place where they are free to be themselves without judgement. My younger son is so excited to be going there when its time.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 223
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Valley City School had 39% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Washington had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
87%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
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West Valley School District (Spokane) District Spending
$9,316Per Pupil
The West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $9,316 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Valley School District (Spokane) District
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Valley City School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in West Valley School District (Spokane)Test Scores
About the MSP
What is it?
The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
How is it Scored?
A student's performance on the reading, math and science MSP is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).
About the WASL
What is it?
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4, 7, and 10 in writing, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: level 4 (exceeds standard), level 3 (meets standard), level 2 (below standard) and level 1 (well below standard). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above level 3). Students must pass th
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TestRating
6 out of 10
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