Valley View Elementary School
Tel:
(616)863-6366
- Valley View Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Valley View Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valley View Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley View Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley View Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #329 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley View Elementary School is River Valley Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Rockford Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkside Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Parkside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 298 students
0.5 miles
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6360 0.5 K-5 298 - Rockford River Valley Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 61 students
0.5 miles
350 North Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6324 0.5 9-12 61 - Rockford North Rockford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 964 students
1.2 miles
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6300 1.2 6-8 964 - Rockford Meadow Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.9 miles
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6342 1.9 K-5 429 - Rockford Rockford H.s. Freshman Center Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
2.6 miles
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6348 2.6 9-12 590
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