Enrollment
1,167
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% 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
What stands out at West Valley Mid-Level Campus
West Valley Mid-Level Campus is a large middle school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 1,167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,167 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yakima's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Middle School (848 students): West Valley Mid-Level Campus is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students) and Summitview Elementary (475 students) alongside West Valley Mid-Level Campus.
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 West Valley Mid-Level Campus compares
West Valley Mid-Level Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes West Valley Mid-Level Campus.
$14,671
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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 19.1:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Valley Mid-Level Campus a good school?
West Valley Mid-Level Campus earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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