West Valley Junior High School

West Valley Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
7505 Zier Rd,  Yakima, WA
West Valley School District
3.7
4.0
1,165 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Schend
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
34.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
51.8%
Hispanic
40.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
1/1/2016
I didn't participate in any.
3.0 NicheUser
2/11/2015
Not much involvement with students here.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/4/2023
Great school with nice teachers that love their work!
5.0 other
12/9/2016
That school is awesome best teachers ever!!!!!
3.0 other
2/19/2011
I am disgusted with the health/cooking teacher's conduct with students who aren't popular. She is very low class and always has no problem calling them out or embarrassing them in front of her class. But she just LOVES all the popular kids in her class and always had something kind to say to them. H...
3.0 parent
2/9/2011
While the principal touted having web sites for each class at the beginning of the school year, almost none of the teachers keep them up. The advance placement classes are average. The non-advance placement classes are poor, mostly due to the lack of engagement with the students.

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West Valley Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Yakima, WA and is served by the West Valley School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. West Valley Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $481,229. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Valley Virtual University, West Valley High School, West Valley High School Freshman Campus, and more. Learn more about what Yakima has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Valley Junior High School.

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