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Valley Middle School

2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 513 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 22% (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 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND 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 North Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Middle School's student population of 513 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 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 bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#374 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
39%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
44%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
7%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
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White
48%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
27%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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 North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND 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 #374 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Valley Middle School often compared to?
Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
513 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Valley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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