For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,018 students in 99181, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99181, WA are Columbia Virtual Academy and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 99181 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 99181, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99181, WA Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3034 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
99181, Washington Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Virtual Academy-cascade (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3030 Huffman Rd.
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99181, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99181, WA include Columbia Virtual Academy and Valley School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99181?
2 public middle schools are located in 99181.
What is the racial composition of students in 99181?
99181 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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