Summary:
East Valley School District (Spokane) includes nine schools serving about 3,601 students across elementary, middle, high school, and alternative programs in the Spokane area, with options ranging from traditional schools to online and parent-partnership programs. The district’s overall rating is modest—2 stars and the 44th percentile among Washington districts—but performance varies considerably from school to school. Elementary schools serve most students, while East Valley High School is the largest individual school, enrolling about 912 students.
Continuous Curriculum School is the clear academic leader, ranking in the 85th percentile and exceeding district and state averages in ELA, math, and science. Otis Orchards School is the next strongest elementary option, particularly in math and science, while Trentwood School also performs above district averages in those subjects. Math is the district’s most consistent challenge, with relatively low results at several schools, including Trent School, EV Parent Partnership, and East Valley Middle School. Families comparing elementary programs may also want to consider East Farms STEAM School, although its current results are closer to or below district averages.
East Valley High School has mixed test results but a strong graduation rate of 89.4% and a low dropout rate compared with the state. East Valley Middle School has improved substantially in statewide ranking over three years, even though its latest proficiency remains below district averages. Recent science gains at Continuous Curriculum School and Otis Orchards School are encouraging, while declines at Trent School and in high-school ELA deserve attention. Results for EV Online are currently suppressed, so its performance cannot be fairly compared. Families should also remember that spending, student-teacher ratios, and assessment results provide useful context but do not by themselves explain school quality.
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