Serving 117 students in grades 7-8, Vale Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vale Middle School's student population of 117 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vale Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vale Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vale Middle School's ranking?
Vale Middle School is ranked #367 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Vale Middle School?
117 students attend Vale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Vale Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vale Middle School?
Vale Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vale Middle School offer ?
Vale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vale Middle School part of?
Vale Middle School is part of Vale SD 84 School District.
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