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Valley View Middle School

14308 Broadway Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98296Snohomish School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
637
Students
Total enrolled
$18,590
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
22.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 45% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 637 students in grades 07–08 in Snohomish, Washington.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,590 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Valley View Middle School is a large middle in Snohomish, Washington, serving grades 07–08 with 637 students. The district invests $18,590 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Valley View Middle School

637
Total Students
22.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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5
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution342 male · 293 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 116 students
Student Composition
12%
63%
14%
9%
Asian12%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530802001790

Academic Outcomes at Valley View Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98296

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,590Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,590
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,180
Student Support$3,532
Administration$2,231
Operations$2,788
Other$1,859
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,590 spent per student, an estimated $8,235 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
32%
State government
60.7%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,590/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dutch Hill ElementaryLittle Cedars Elementary SchoolMachias ElementarySeattle Hill Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Centennial Middle School
↓
High School
Glacier Peak High SchoolSnohomish High SchoolAIM High SchoolHigh School Re Entry
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSnohomish School District →
Phone: (360)563-4225
NCES ID: 530802001790
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Snohomish seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Snohomish School District
High
Glacier Peak High School
1,630 students · 09–12
● 45 opp16% FRL
High
Snohomish High School
1,565 students · 09–12
26% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
720 students · 07–08
28% FRL
Elem
Dutch Hill Elementary
653 students · KG–06
18% FRL
Elem
Little Cedars Elementary School
610 students · KG–06
● 45 opp14% FRL
Elem
Machias Elementary
606 students · KG–06
21% FRL
Elem
Seattle Hill Elementary
583 students · KG–06
● 48 opp18% FRL
Elem
Riverview Elementary
466 students · KG–06
24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
14308 Broadway Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.