Top Rankings
Valley Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 803 students in Valley Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Valley Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
803 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Valley Park School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
118 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
15%
15%
# White Students
535 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
67%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
67
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,051 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,588 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,051
$15,071
Spending / Student
$15,588
$13,899
Best Valley Park School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 803 students.
What is the rank of Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District is ranked #178 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Park School District?
67% of Valley Park School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Park School District?
Valley Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Valley Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,588 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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