Summary:
East Valley School District (Yakima) has five public schools serving about 3,387 students from elementary school through high school in the Yakima area. Overall, the district ranks around the 59th percentile in Washington and offers a mix of strong schools and important areas for improvement. The district’s standout outcome is its 93.5% high-school graduation rate, well above the state average, while roughly 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Moxee Elementary is the strongest overall school, with a stable three-year ranking in the top half of Washington elementary schools and especially good Math and Science results. East Valley Elementary also performs well in Math and Science, including excellent 3rd-grade Math, although early-grade ELA is a concern. East Valley Central Middle School made the district’s largest recent ranking improvement and showed a major Science gain, but Math remains below the state average. Terrace Heights Elementary has improved recently but remains the lowest-ranked school, with particular weaknesses in 5th-grade Math and Science.
East Valley High School has the district’s strongest ELA performance and excellent graduation and dropout results, but its Math proficiency is notably low and Science has declined. Across the district, Math is the clearest priority, especially in middle school and high school, while ELA support would benefit some elementary grades. Parents may want to compare schools by subject rather than overall ranking: Moxee is the most consistent, East Valley Elementary is strong in Math and Science, the middle school is gaining momentum, and the high school combines strong completion outcomes with a need for stronger Math instruction.
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