Valley Mills Elementary School serves 614 students in grades 1-6.
Valley Mills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Mills Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Mills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Mills Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1378 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
14%
13%
White
67%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Mills Elementary School is ranked #1378 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Valley Mills Elementary School?
614 students attend Valley Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valley Mills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Mills Elementary School?
Valley Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Valley Mills Elementary School offer ?
Valley Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Valley Mills Elementary School part of?
Valley Mills Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Decatur Township.
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