The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadway Elementary
Broadway Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Central Valley School District, a large district operating many schools across Spokane Valley. The school sits in a suburban stretch of the city, a place that grew from a collection of formerly unincorporated communities and now blends residential neighborhoods with retail corridors and industrial areas. The city lacks a traditional walkable downtown; street life and civic gathering places are spread along major arterials, near the mall, the county fairgrounds, and the minor league baseball stadium. Housing in the surrounding zip code costs substantially less than the state average, and the typical home value has edged up only slightly in the past year. A household earning the national median income would likely find buying here more manageable than in many parts of Washington, though monthly rent and mortgage costs still take a meaningful share of income.
Broadway Elementary enrolls a modest number of students for its grade band, with most of the children concentrated in kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is predominantly white, with notable shares identifying as Hispanic and as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the profile, so a parent looking into special education services or language support would want to ask the school directly.
On the most recent state assessments, the school’s results show a mixed picture. In third grade, a majority of students met the proficiency bar in math, but that share dropped to about a third of fourth graders and roughly a quarter of fifth graders. In English language arts, half of third graders were proficient, with lower rates in fourth and fifth grades. Fifth-grade science proficiency was about a third. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the bottom quartile when measured against other districts in Spokane County. Parents considering Broadway should know these are the most current test results available, and that a single year’s data cannot show a trend. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was included in the available information.
The district recently renewed its Educational Programs and Operations levy, which supplies a portion of local funding for day-to-day operations. That levy does not fund new construction, meaning any future capital improvements would require separate voter approval. The district’s overall budget is sizable, reflecting the scale of its many schools and the thousands of students it serves.
No information was provided about program offerings, such as enrichment or specialized instruction, nor about staffing ratios, discipline patterns, or attendance rates. A family would need to visit the school or contact the district to learn about art, music, physical education, or any before- and after-school activities.
Broadway Elementary is a school that serves a high-poverty community in an affordable suburban setting. Its academic results, particularly in the upper elementary grades, are below the midpoint for the county, a point worth exploring with the principal to understand what supports are in place and whether recent initiatives are intended to shift those numbers. The school’s size and grade span mean children will transition to a middle school afterward, a change parents may want to plan for. Spokane Valley itself offers parks, trails, and community centers, but the built environment is car-oriented, and the school is likely one stop on a commute rather than a neighborhood anchor within walking distance for most families.
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