Valentine High School is a secondary school located in Valentine, Nebraska, United States. It is the sole comprehensive high school in the Valentine Community Schools school district, which includes Valentine, Crookston, and Wood Lake.
Serving 159 students in grades 5-8, Valentine Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Valentine Middle School serves the northeast part of its school district in Valentine, NE, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valentine Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Valentine Middle School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valentine Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valentine Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badgers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valentine Middle School's ranking?
Valentine Middle School is ranked #146 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Valentine Middle School?
159 students attend Valentine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Valentine Middle School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valentine Middle School?
Valentine Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valentine Middle School offer ?
Valentine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valentine Middle School part of?
Valentine Middle School is part of Valentine Community Schools.
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