Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Valley Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Valley Vista Elementary School?
398 students attend Valley Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Valley Vista Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Vista Elementary School?
Valley Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Vista Elementary School offer ?
Valley Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Valley Vista Elementary School part of?
Valley Vista Elementary School is part of North Royalton City School District.
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