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Valley Middle School

71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Middle School's student population of 440 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#568 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Middle School's ranking?
Valley Middle School is ranked #568 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Valley Middle School often compared to?
Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David E. Owens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
440 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Valley Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of Oakland Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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