West Valley Mid-Level Campus

jh.wvsd208.org/SiteHome/

1,194 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Valley Junior High, located on Zier Road in Yakima, Washington, serves as a key academic institution within the West Valley School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development for students in their early adolescent years. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and elective programs.

The school’s digital presence highlights a commitment to clear communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty directories, and information on student services. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and academic preparation, West Valley Junior High aims to equip its students with the foundational skills, character, and social awareness necessary for success as they move toward their high school careers and beyond.

1,194

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	618
Hispanic	487
Black	8
Asian	31
Two or More	44
American Indian	6

White
618 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
487 (40.8 %)
Two or More
44 (3.7 %)
Asian
31 (2.6 %)
Black
8 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Valley School District (Yakima)
Phone:	(509)972-5800
Website:	http://jh.wvsd208.org/SiteHome/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	160

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 423

Grade 7 364

Grade 8 407