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Valley Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 734 students in Valley Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Valley Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
734 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Park School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,721 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,721
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,548
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Valley Park School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Valley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 734 students.
What is the rank of Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District is ranked #177 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Park School District?
68% of Valley Park School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Valley Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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