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Valley Pk-8

1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
Valley Pk-8 serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 18% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Pk-8's student population of 530 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 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
The diversity score of Valley Pk-8 is 0.25, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
18%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley Pk-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia 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 Pk-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Pk-8 and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Pk-8?
530 students attend Valley Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Valley Pk-8 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Pk-8?
Valley Pk-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Pk-8 offer ?
Valley Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Pk-8 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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