Valley View Elementary School

405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Valley View Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Valley View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley View Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#78 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
75%
34%
74%
45%
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley View Elementary School's ranking?
Valley View Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Valley View Elementary School often compared to?
Valley View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
617 students attend Valley View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Valley View Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley View Elementary School offer ?
Valley View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley View Elementary School part of?
Valley View Elementary School is part of Rockford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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