Very Good
#749 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Valley View School
Middle School · Watchung Borough School District · Watchung, NJ
A Watchung Borough School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
50 Valley View Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
- Math 68% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley View School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,216/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watchung), 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
$166,693
Median home value
$838,000
Median rent
$2,571/mo
College educated
62.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| North Plainfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Somerset SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–6 | 2.0 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Green Brook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Watchung Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View School is listed in Watchung Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View School
Valley View School is a public middle school in Watchung, NJ, part of Watchung Borough School District, serving approximately 276 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View School
What grades does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View School rank in NJ?
Valley View School ranks #749 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Valley View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View 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 View School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley View School a charter school?
No, Valley View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View School a Title I school?
No, Valley View School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (908) 755-4422
- Area population (ZIP 07069)
- 6,545
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07069; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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