Summary:
The city of Valentine, Nebraska is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Valentine Community Schools district. The data reveals that Valentine Elementary School and Valentine Middle School are standout performers, consistently ranking among the top 25% of schools in Nebraska and outpacing state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Valentine High School faces challenges, with test scores below the state average in key subjects.
Valentine Elementary School and Valentine Middle School have maintained strong academic performance, with Valentine Elementary earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and Valentine Middle earning a 5-star rating in 2021-2022. Both schools boast impressive test scores, with Valentine Elementary seeing 86.05% of 3rd graders and 78.05% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and Valentine Middle achieving 65.79% of 7th graders and 76.74% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, as well as 78.95% of 7th graders and 72.09% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics.
While Valentine High School has a respectable 88.1% four-year graduation rate, its test scores in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with only 37.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 27.5% in Mathematics. This suggests the high school may need to focus on improving academic outcomes to better support student success. Additionally, the district as a whole has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.24% at Valentine High School to 51.25% at Valentine Middle School, indicating the need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.
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