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Valley Park Middle School

1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Valley Park Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Valley Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Park Middle School's student population of 157 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
157 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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 Park Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#813 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Park Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
15%
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White
63%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri 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 Park Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Park Middle School's ranking?
Valley Park Middle School is ranked #813 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Middle School?
157 students attend Valley Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valley Park Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Middle School?
Valley Park Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Park Middle School offer ?
Valley Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Park Middle School part of?
Valley Park Middle School is part of Valley Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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