Enrollment
394
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane Valley, WA
East Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530228003494
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530228003494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Valley Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Valley Middle School
East Valley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Middle School (668 students): East Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates East Valley High School (912 students) and Trent School (511 students) alongside East Valley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Valley Middle School compares
East Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, East Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Valley School District (Spokane), which includes East Valley Middle School.
$16,201
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 63.0%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trentwood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Farms Steam School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Continuous Curriculum School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane Valley
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Greenacres Middle School
Standard public school
555 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
North Pines Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bowdish Middle School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Valley Middle School
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley Middle School?
60.0% of students at East Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Middle School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spokane Valley on the city page.
Is East Valley Middle School a good school?
East Valley Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides East Valley Middle School, East Valley School District (Spokane) also operates East Valley High School (912 students), Trent School (511 students), and Trentwood School (402 students). See the East Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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