South Middle School vs. Valley Middle School
Should I attend South Middle School or Valley Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 527 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
577 students
527 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#356 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
177
189
Grade 7 Students
205
165
Grade 8 Students
195
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
7%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
18%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
61%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
