Excellent
#147 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 14% in state
Valley View Junior High School
Middle School · Valley View School District · Jonesboro, AR
A middle school in Jonesboro, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2118 VALLEY VIEW DR, Jonesboro, AR 72404
- Math 55% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Valley View Junior High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 51% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,000
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Camp Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–9 | 3.6 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Ridgefield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Douglas Macarthur Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–9 | 4.2 mi | 775 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley View School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Junior High School is listed in VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Junior High School
Valley View Junior High School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Valley View School District, serving approximately 689 students in grades 7th-9th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Junior High School
What grades does Valley View Junior High School serve?
Valley View Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Valley View Junior High School?
Valley View Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Junior High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Junior High School rank in AR?
Valley View Junior High School ranks #147 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Valley View Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley View Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Junior High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Valley View Junior High School a charter school?
No, Valley View Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Valley View Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Junior High School?
30.6% of students at Valley View Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (870) 932-3737
- Area population (ZIP 72404)
- 29,722
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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