Valley Middle School

Valley Middle School in Grand Forks, North Dakota is a regular public middle school serving students from sixth to eighth grade. With an enrollment of 503 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Valley Middle School provides individualized attention and support for each student. The school boasts 53 full-time equivalent teachers who are dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment.

According to MySchoolScout ratings, Valley Middle School currently stands at the 37th percentile among North Dakota schools, with room for improvement in academic performance as indicated by its rating of 4.8 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.7 out of 10. The proficiency rates in ELA/Reading are 37% and in Math, they are 26%, highlighting areas where further growth is needed. Valley Middle School is situated in a small city setting, offering students easy access to community resources and cultural activities while providing the focused attention typical of smaller educational environments.

While current test scores at Valley Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Valley Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.