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Naches Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,308 students in Naches Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Naches Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,308 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Naches Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
26%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
70%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,278 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,914
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,278
$19,344
Best Naches Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naches Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Bonlow Drive
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1508
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1508
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Naches Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Fifth Street
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1732
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1732
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Naches Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Shafer Avenue
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1599
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1599
Gr: 5-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
33 S Second Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 653-1732
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 653-1732
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Naches Valley School District?
Naches Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,308 students.
What is the rank of Naches Valley School District?
Naches Valley School District is ranked #170 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Naches Valley School District?
70% of Naches Valley School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Naches Valley School District?
Naches Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Naches Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,278 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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