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#195 of 451 schools in ND
Top 43% in state
Valley City Junior High School
Middle School · Valley City 2 · Valley City, ND
A Valley City 2 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
460 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley City Junior High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley City 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley City), 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
$66,603
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Valley City 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley City Junior High School is listed in VALLEY CITY 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley City Junior High School
Valley City Junior High School is a public middle school in Valley City, ND, part of Valley City 2, serving approximately 159 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley City Junior High School
What grades does Valley City Junior High School serve?
Valley City Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley City Junior High School?
Valley City Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley City Junior High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley City Junior High School rank in ND?
Valley City Junior High School ranks #195 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Valley City Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley City Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 City Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley City Junior High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley City Junior High School a charter school?
No, Valley City Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley City Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Valley City Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley City Junior High School?
30.8% of students at Valley City 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Barnes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (701) 845-0483
- Area population (ZIP 58072)
- 8,061
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 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 58072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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