Vale Middle School

Vale Middle School is a public middle school in Vale, OR, part of the Vale SD 84. The school serves approximately 146 students in grades 7th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 40% proficiency in math, 8 points above the state average and 54% in reading/language arts, 11 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,647, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 146 students, Vale Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Vale Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.