Valley Elementary School serves 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥90%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
20%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Valley 12 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% ND state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% ND state average).
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
105 students attend Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Valley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Elementary School offer ?
Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Valley Elementary School part of?
Valley Elementary School is part of Valley 12 School District.
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