Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Middle School's ranking?
Valley Middle School is ranked #568 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Valley Middle School often compared to?
Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David E. Owens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
446 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Valley Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of Oakland Public School District.
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