Excellent
#129 of 967 schools in NE
Top 13% in state
Valentine Middle School
Middle School · Valentine Community Schools · Valentine, NE
A Valentine Community Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
239 N WOOD, Valentine, NE 69201
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valentine Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valentine 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valentine), 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
$58,808
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Valentine Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valentine Middle School is listed in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valentine Middle School
Valentine Middle School is a public middle school in Valentine, NE, part of Valentine Community Schools, serving approximately 154 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valentine Middle School
What grades does Valentine Middle School serve?
Valentine Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valentine Middle School?
Valentine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valentine Middle School rank in NE?
Valentine Middle School ranks #129 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Valentine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valentine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Valentine Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valentine Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valentine Middle School a charter school?
No, Valentine Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valentine Middle School a Title I school?
No, Valentine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valentine Middle School?
48.7% of students at Valentine 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (402) 376-3367
- Area population (ZIP 69201)
- 4,034
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 69201; 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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