Valley Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend Valley Middle School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
508 students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#194 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
178
168
Grade 7 Students
169
195
Grade 8 Students
161
186
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
3%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
51%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%