Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Valley Road School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Road School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Stanhope, NJ, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Valley Road School's student population of 346 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Valley Road School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Road School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
54%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Road School's ranking?
Valley Road School is ranked #848 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Valley Road School often compared to?
Valley Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandshore Rd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Road School?
346 students attend Valley Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Valley Road School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Road School?
Valley Road School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Road School offer ?
Valley Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Road School part of?
Valley Road School is part of Stanhope School District.
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