Very Good
#318 of 990 schools in CT
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Valley View School
Elementary School · Portland School District · Portland, CT
A Portland School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
81 High St., Portland, CT 06480
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$118,955
Median home value
$305,800
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Bielefield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Farm Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 276 | 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.
Portland School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View School is listed in Portland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View School
Valley View School is a public elementary school in Portland, CT, part of Portland School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 990 schools in CT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View School
What grades does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View School rank in CT?
Valley View School ranks #318 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Valley View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley View School a charter school?
No, Valley View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View School a Title I school?
No, Valley View School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View School?
25.0% of students at Valley View 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (860) 342-3131
- Area population (ZIP 06480)
- 9,421
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 06480; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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