Serving 527 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Valley Middle School's student population of 527 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
53%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Middle School's ranking?
Valley Middle School is ranked #356 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Valley Middle School often compared to?
Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
527 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Valley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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