Serving 161 students in grades 6-8, Valley Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Park Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district of Valley Park, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Park Middle School's student population of 161 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Park Middle School's ranking?
Valley Park Middle School is ranked #1094 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Middle School?
161 students attend Valley Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Valley Park Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Park Middle School?
Valley Park Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Park Middle School offer ?
Valley Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Park Middle School part of?
Valley Park Middle School is part of Valley Park School District.
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