Middle Schools in Valley Park

There is only one middle school located in Valley Park, Missouri - Valley Park Middle School. This public school serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Valley Park School District, which is ranked 108 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Valley Park Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 121 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 194 out of 459 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) and 222 out of 451 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating). The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others below. Additionally, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 42.04%, indicating that it serves a student population that may face socioeconomic challenges.

Despite these challenges, Valley Park Middle School appears to have a strong staffing model, with a low student-teacher ratio of 8.1 to 1, and access to adequate resources, with a per-student spending of $15,664. These factors suggest that the school may have the potential to improve its academic performance and support its students, though further analysis and comparison to other middle schools in the region or state would be needed to fully understand the school's strengths and areas for improvement.