Serving 811 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Valley Sch. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Valley Sch.'s student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Valley Sch. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Valley Sch. is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Valley Sch.'s ranking?
Northwest Valley Sch. is ranked #1302 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Northwest Valley Sch. often compared to?
Northwest Valley Sch.is often viewed alongside schools like Woodridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Northwest Valley Sch.?
811 students attend Northwest Valley Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwest Valley Sch. students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Valley Sch.?
Northwest Valley Sch. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Valley Sch. offer ?
Northwest Valley Sch. offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwest Valley Sch. part of?
Northwest Valley Sch. is part of Northwest R-I School District.
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