Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Q: Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a good school?

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks 346 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is a public elementary school in Wenatchee, Washington that serves 165 students from kindergarten to 8th grade and is part of the Wenatchee School District.

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 consistently outperforms the Wenatchee School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.64% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.42% for the Wenatchee School District and 52.63% for Washington state. The school also excels in Math (44.83% proficient vs. 30.69% for the district and 41.68% for the state) and Science (70.59% proficient vs. 41.43% for the district and 49.73% for the state). However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (70.3%) and lower percentage of Hispanic students (9.7%) compared to the surrounding Eastmont School District and Wenatchee School District schools.

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.43% to 17.58% over the past three school years, compared to 24.59% to 67.96% at nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $6,730 to $10,850 per student, compared to the state average and the surrounding schools, which have per-student spending ranging from $15,774 to $19,739. These factors likely contribute to the school's consistent academic excellence and set it apart from other elementary schools in the Wenatchee area.

Detail:

Public K-8

1911 N Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801

(509) 662-6417

District: Wenatchee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
346^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,850

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Two or more races:

13.8%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wenatchee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Valley Academy of Learning K-8 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wenatchee School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), two or more races (13.8%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wenatchee School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is 18.9, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Wenatchee School District! (See more...)

Compare Valley Academy of Learning K-8 employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 is $10,850, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Wenatchee School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Academy of Learning K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Academy of Learning K-8 346^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Valley Academy of Learning K-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Academy of Learning K-8 138^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Valley Academy of Learning K-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wenatchee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wenatchee School District 156^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	80.75	195^th	1107	82.4%
2022	62.58	401^st	1169	65.7%
2023	38.60	711^th	1169	39.2%
2024	67.57	346^th	1168	70.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	65.25	345^th	1100	68.6%
2023	62.23	386^th	1094	64.7%
2024	76.73	228^th	1093	79.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	87.97	123^rd	1025	88.0%
2022	74.39	273^rd	1113	75.5%
2024	63.98	372^nd	1099	66.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	69.34	280^th	943	70.3%
2022	57.47	416^th	1031	59.7%
2023	31.00	743^rd	1011	26.5%
2024	62.44	367^th	1009	63.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	87.61	57^th	529	89.2%
2022	71.21	131^st	541	75.8%
2023	66.70	155^th	539	71.2%
2024	69.44	138^th	535	74.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.74	99^th	464	78.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.63	39^th	476	91.8%
2022	98.14	8^th	480	98.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	76.74	87^th	480	81.9%
2022	73.38	106^th	488	78.3%
2023	82.63	66^th	488	86.5%
2024	64.00	151^st	486	68.9%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	168	1	2	12	1	2	186
2021	152	1	4	17	1	3	178
2022	142	2	3	17	0	15	179
2023	116	4	3	16	0	26	165
2024	126	2	3	19	0	24	174

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	186	n/a	n/a	12.4
2021	178	6.0	29.3	8.4
2022	179	5.8	30.3	11.7
2023	165	6.0	27.5	17.6
2024	174	9.2	18.9	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	186	n/a	n/a	12.4
2021	178	6.0	29.3	8.4
2022	179	5.8	30.3	11.7
2023	165	6.0	27.5	17.6
2024	174	9.2	18.9	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Valley Academy of Learning K-8

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2020	80.0%	5.0%	0.0%	5.0%	10.0%	85.0%	95.0%	95.0%	95.0%	90.0%	85.0%	85.0%	90.0%	90.0%
2021	78.6%	21.4%	0.0%	0.0%	14.3%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%	78.6%
2022	89.5%	5.3%	0.0%	0.0%	5.3%	94.7%	94.7%	94.7%	94.7%	94.7%	94.7%	100.0%	94.7%	94.7%
2023	85.7%	7.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%
2024	33.3%	26.7%	0.0%	0.0%	20.0%	40.0%	60.0%	60.0%	60.0%	53.3%	53.3%	40.0%	53.3%	53.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Academy of Learning K-8

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$62 (0.9%)	$6,668 (99.1%)	$6,730
2021	$634 (6.0%)	$9,978 (94.0%)	$10,612
2022	$808 (7.4%)	$10,042 (92.6%)	$10,850

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Math (2024)						% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Academy of Learning K-8	Public	K-8	1911 N Wenatchee Avenue	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 662-6417	174	9	18.9	28.7%	126 (72.4%)	2 (1.1%)	19 (10.9%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (13.8%)	67.6	346^th of 1168 public elementary schools	70.4%		38.6	711^th of 1169 public elementary schools	39.2%	365	72.7	70.6	70.0	42.9	63.6	71.4	73.9	63.6	57.9	50.0	54.6	35.7	39.1	44.8	33.3	40.0	60.0	60.0	60.0	53.3	53.3	40.0	53.3	53.3	$10,850	$808	$10,042
Lewis And Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	1130 Princeton	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 663-5351	411	26	15.6	85.6%	101 (24.6%)	4 (1.0%)	291 (70.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	12.4	1077^th of 1168 public elementary schools	7.8%		11.8	1076^th of 1169 public elementary schools	8.0%	1	30.0	30.0	35.3	29.6	28.8			31.5	29.9	16.7	15.0			21.0	90.3	93.6	95.2	95.2	95.2	91.9	96.8	93.6	91.9	91.9	$17,558	$2,997	$14,560
John Newbery Elementary	Public	K-5	850 Western	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 664-8930	417	30	14.0	59.7%	210 (50.4%)	1 (0.2%)	180 (43.2%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	35.3	751^st of 1168 public elementary schools	35.7%		40.5	679^th of 1169 public elementary schools	41.9%	72	53.6	53.6	31.3	51.4	46.4			43.4	34.4	38.9	36.2			36.6	93.9	93.9	95.5	95.5	95.5	93.9	95.5	93.9	93.9	93.9	$16,683	$2,512	$14,171
Sunnyslope Elementary School	Public	K-5	3109 School Street	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 662-8803	306	19	16.4	30.1%	186 (60.8%)	2 (0.7%)	81 (26.5%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (9.5%)	77.4	247^th of 1168 public elementary schools	78.9%		86.1	151^st of 1169 public elementary schools	87.1%	96	83.9	83.9	47.6	61.1	80.0			64.2	63.4	56.4	67.3			62.3	98.0	100.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	$17,123	$1,568	$15,554
Cascade Elementary	Public	K-6	2330 N. Baker Ave.	East Wenatchee	98802	Douglas County	Eastmont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 884-0523	598	38	15.9	58.9%	292 (48.8%)	1 (0.2%)	285 (47.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	72.5	294^th of 1168 public elementary schools	74.8%		71.1	314^th of 1169 public elementary schools	73.1%	20	51.7	51.7	68.8	65.9	52.9	57.3		61.1	70.0	69.3	56.3	48.9		60.9	91.2	91.2	94.1	94.1	94.1	92.7	95.6	92.7	92.7	92.7	$15,774	$1,526	$14,248
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 Washington St.	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 662-5504	480	30	16.2	51.5%	247 (51.5%)	9 (1.9%)	192 (40.0%)	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	55.6	492^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	57.9%		52.4	512^th of 1169 public elementary schools	56.2%	20	52.9	52.9	48.1	59.2	51.8			52.9	57.1	63.2	34.1			50.8	92.8	92.8	95.7	95.7	95.7	92.8	95.7	94.2	92.8	92.8	$16,878	$2,141	$14,738
Columbia Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Alaska St	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 662-7256	339	25	13.4	80.5%	76 (22.4%)	1 (0.3%)	251 (74.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	19.8	973^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	16.7%		21.5	953^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	18.5%	20	47.7	47.7	26.5	20.4	43.2			29.6	35.4	20.8	29.6			28.6	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.2	100.0	98.2	98.2	98.2	$19,739	$3,433	$16,307
Lee Elementary	Public	K-6	1455 N. Baker Ave.	East Wenatchee	98802	Douglas County	Eastmont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 884-1497	526	32	16.4	70.3%	241 (45.8%)	1 (0.2%)	260 (49.4%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	52.4	527^th of 1168 public elementary schools	54.9%		49.1	559^th of 1169 public elementary schools	52.2%	32	52.1	52.1	36.9	45.3	59.2	64.5		51.9	46.2	49.3	32.4	57.9		46.7	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0	100.0	98.6	98.6	$15,943	$1,810	$14,133
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	1224 Methow St.	Wenatchee	98801	Chelan County	Wenatchee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 663-5710	455	33	13.8	84.6%	102 (22.4%)	2 (0.4%)	341 (74.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	14.5	1047^th of 1168 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.7	1033^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	11.6%	14	27.5	27.5	26.9	32.1	26.6			28.7	32.8	34.5	20.3			29.1	92.1	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	93.7	96.8	95.2	93.7	93.7	$18,118	$3,347	$14,771
Eastmont Academy	Public, Virtual	K-6	600 N. James	East Wenatchee	98802	Douglas County	Eastmont School District	No	No	Yes	No	(509) 884-7115	15	1	11.1	53.3%	9 (60.0%)	1 (6.7%)	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								33.3																	$5,371	$919	$4,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Academy of Learning K-8

What is the racial makeup of Valley Academy of Learning K-8?

Students at Valley Academy of Learning K-8 are 72% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 in?

Wenatchee School District

Is Valley Academy of Learning K-8 a good school?

Valley Academy of Learning K-8 ranks 346^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley Academy of Learning K-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Valley Academy of Learning K-8.

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