Excellent
#233 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 19% in state
Vale Middle School
Middle School · Vale Sd 84 · Vale, OR
A Vale Sd 84 middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 Viking Dr, Vale, OR 97918
- Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vale Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vale 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,647
Median home value
$240,900
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97918; 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.
Vale Sd 84
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vale Middle School is listed in Vale SD 84; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vale Middle School
Vale Middle School is a public middle school in Vale, OR, part of Vale Sd 84, serving approximately 146 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vale Middle School
What grades does Vale Middle School serve?
Vale Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Vale Middle School?
Vale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vale Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vale Middle School rank in OR?
Vale Middle School ranks #233 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Vale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Vale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vale Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vale Middle School a charter school?
No, Vale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vale Middle School?
68.5% of students at Vale 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Malheur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (541) 473-0241
- Area population (ZIP 97918)
- 4,358
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97918; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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