Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Valhalla Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Valhalla Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valhalla Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Valhalla Middle School is ranked #1939 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Valhalla Middle School?
301 students attend Valhalla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Valhalla Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valhalla Middle School?
Valhalla Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valhalla Middle School offer ?
Valhalla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valhalla Middle School part of?
Best school. We are always receiving new students from everywhere who can agree it is amazing. Every grade is filled with devoted teachers who are helpful and try their best to help you succeed.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alex M
25/21/2012
Teaching methods are antiquated and a majority of teachers are lazy and lack motivation. A majority of teachers do the minimum. However, there are a few who deserve a gold star. Unfortunately the nonperformers are in the majority.
- Posted by Parent - jrobe
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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