Valley Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should I attend Valley Middle School or South 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
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
527 students
577 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#182 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
189
177
Grade 7 Students
165
205
Grade 8 Students
173
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
53%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%