Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Valerie Prek-6 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
88%
17%
White
6%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Valerie Prek-6 School?
414 students attend Valerie Prek-6 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Valerie Prek-6 School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valerie Prek-6 School?
Valerie Prek-6 School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valerie Prek-6 School offer ?
Valerie Prek-6 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Valerie Prek-6 School part of?
Valerie Prek-6 School is part of Dayton City School District.
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