Below Average
#405 of 451 schools in ND
Valley Middle School
Middle School · Grand Forks 1 · Grand Forks, ND
A Grand Forks 1 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 5th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Middle 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Forks), 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
$57,905
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Riverside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Schroeder Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Prairie Voyager Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 2.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Forks 1
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Middle School is listed in GRAND FORKS 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Middle School
Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Grand Forks, ND, part of Grand Forks 1, serving approximately 503 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Middle School
What grades does Valley Middle School serve?
Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Middle School rank in ND?
Valley Middle School ranks #405 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Middle School?
49.9% of students at Valley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (701) 746-2360
- Area population (ZIP 58203)
- 16,308
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
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 58203; 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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