Top Rankings
Valley Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 789 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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
789 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
104 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
13%
15%
# White Students
526 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
67%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
50
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,425 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,864 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,425
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,864
$13,908
Best Valley Park School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 789 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 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Park School District?
67% of Valley Park School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 12:1, 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 $15,864 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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