Summary:
The West Valley School District (Spokane) consists of 11 schools serving over 3,300 students from kindergarten through high school in the Spokane Valley area, presenting a mix of strong performers and schools facing significant academic challenges.
Standout schools include the highly-ranked West Valley City School, a middle school excelling in English and science, and Ness Elementary, which achieves strong test scores despite serving a high-poverty population. In contrast, Dishman Hills High School and Centennial Middle School are low-performing, with Dishman Hills having a very low math proficiency rate and a higher dropout rate. The district's elementary schools generally perform better relative to the state than its secondary schools.
Notably, West Valley High School maintains an excellent graduation rate far above the state average, even though its academic proficiency rates are middling, suggesting effective support systems to keep students on track. The small West Valley Virtual Learning Center shows very poor academic outcomes. Overall, the district trails state averages in core subjects, but individual school performance varies widely, indicating that factors beyond just funding or demographics influence success.
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