Valley Park School District
School District · Valley Park, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,748
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Valley Park?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valley Park as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Valley Park Middle
Valley Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Park Sr. High
Valley Park · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Park Elem.
Valley Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#176 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,748
+$3,221 vs Missouri median
District size
789 students
Typical than Missouri median
The short answer
Valley Park ranks #176 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Valley Park's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley Park Middle (9.2/10), Valley Park Sr. High (6.8/10), and Valley Park Elem. (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Park Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Park Sr. High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Park Elem. | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley Park
Valley Park is a Valley Park, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 789 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $15,748 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Valley Park demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Park Middle, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Park students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley Park, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Park with test data.
Schools in Valley Park
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Valley Park
- Total Enrollment
- 789
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Park?
Valley Park has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Park?
The average composite rating for Valley Park is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valley Park?
Valley Park spends $15,748 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valley Park?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Park is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Park?
Valley Park Middle is the highest-rated school in Valley Park with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Park?
Across schools in Valley Park with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley Park compare to other districts in Missouri?
Valley Park has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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