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#234 of 719 schools in ID

Top 32% in state

Valley School

School · Valley District · Hazelton, ID

A school in Hazelton, ID serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

882 VALLEY ROAD SOUTH, Hazelton, ID 83335

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$12,104

Students at Valley School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Valley 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average553/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,063

Median home value

$229,800

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Valley District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley School is listed in VALLEY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley School

Valley School is a public school in Hazelton, ID, part of Valley District, serving approximately 488 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley School

What grades does Valley School serve?

Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Valley School?

Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley School rank in ID?

Valley School ranks #234 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Valley School a charter school?

No, Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valley School a Title I school?

No, Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley School?

47.7% of students at Valley 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 – 12th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jerome County
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 83335)
2,288
Area median age
30.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 83335; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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