Enrollment
1,167
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 530972001653
West Valley Mid-Level Campus — Yakima, WA
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Mid-Level Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley Mid-Level Campus compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Valley Mid-Level Campus reports 1,167 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Washington average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $16,772 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.3% from local sources (property taxes), 72.5% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Valley Mid-Level Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,772
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,167 Top 94% in Washington — larger than 6% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.8% -0% vs state
NCES ID 530972001653
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 76
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Mid-Level Campus.
$16,772
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Mid-Level Campus is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Mid-Level Campus?
West Valley Mid-Level Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.