- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Mid-Level Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530972001653
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Mid-Level Campus earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley Mid-Level Campus has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Mid-Level Campus ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
West Valley Mid-Level Campus held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530972001653 · Yakima, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 19.1:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (1,494 students)
West Valley Mid-Level Campus held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West Valley Mid-Level Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
1,494 students
- This school
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
1,167 students
- Summitview Ele 475
Summitview Elementary
475 students
- Apple Valley E 447
Apple Valley Elementary
447 students
- Wide Hollow El 433
Wide Hollow Elementary
433 students
- Ahtanum Valley 381
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
381 students
What this shows West Valley Mid-Level Campus reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley Mid-Level Campus compares
West Valley Mid-Level Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, West Valley Mid-Level Campus is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Yakima) reports $15,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Valley Mid-Level Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Mid-Level Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Yakima
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
848 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
840 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 19:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
748 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Mid-Level Campus
How many students attend West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
West Valley Mid-Level Campus has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-Level Campus is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
44.8% of students at West Valley Mid-Level Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Mid-Level Campus is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
West Valley Mid-Level Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Valley Mid-Level Campus rank among middle schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Mid-Level Campus ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, 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 Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides West Valley Mid-Level Campus, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), Summitview Elementary (475 students), and Apple Valley Elementary (447 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.