Valentine Middle School

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Valentine Middle School ranks 93 rd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Located in Valentine, Nebraska, Valentine Middle School is a public middle school serving 160 students in grades 5-8. As part of the Valentine Community Schools district, the school consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Valentine Middle School's strong academic performance is evident in its high proficiency rates, which range from 57% to 82.86% in ELA, 68% to 78.95% in Math, and 46.51% in Science. The school has earned 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top-performing middle schools in Nebraska. Additionally, the school has shown exceptional results for specific student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10-20% of Nebraska middle schools in these categories.

The school's success may be attributed to its higher spending per student, ranging from $19,395 to $21,773, as well as its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 to 10.6 students per teacher. However, the school faces the challenge of addressing its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 13.8% to 21.5% in recent years. Despite this, Valentine Middle School remains a standout institution, consistently outperforming its district and the state in academic achievement and providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201-1872

(402) 376-3367

District: Valentine Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,213

Students who attend Valentine Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valentine High School

Feeder schools for Valentine Middle School:

Elementary:

Valentine Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 154

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

American Indian:

12.3%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valentine Middle School ranks better than 53.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), American Indian (12.3%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine Middle School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Valentine Middle School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valentine Middle School is $21,213.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valentine Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Middle School 93^rd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Valentine Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Valentine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Community Schools 97^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valentine Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Valentine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	33.03	216^th	245	11.8%
2009	32.25	217^th	243	10.7%
2010	65.55	68^th	254	73.2%
2011	51.86	126^th	246	48.8%
2012	59.39	97^th	255	62.0%
2013	72.20	46^th	248	81.5%
2014	71.54	54^th	252	78.6%
2015	74.46	38^th	256	85.2%
2016	73.55	44^th	255	82.7%
2017	71.32	57^th	236	75.8%
2018	73.73	40^th	225	82.2%
2019	76.87	37^th	247	85.0%
2021	56.10	96^th	223	57.0%
2022	80.15	24^th	249	90.4%
2023	81.72	25^th	238	89.5%
2024	58.79	93^rd	200	53.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valentine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.02	48^th	120	60.0%
2019	71.45	24^th	123	80.5%
2021	68.69	21^st	115	81.7%
2022	80.12	13^th	118	89.0%
2023	87.48	7^th	144	95.1%
2024	75.60	19^th	92	79.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Valentine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.12	51^st	147	65.3%
2019	67.04	39^th	156	75.0%
2021	45.86	80^th	137	41.6%
2022	66.38	44^th	150	70.7%
2023	85.19	9^th	146	93.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Valentine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.44	16^th	141	88.7%
2019	80.00	18^th	153	88.2%
2021	63.61	46^th	144	68.1%
2022	77.08	23^rd	160	85.6%
2023	76.39	31^st	156	80.1%

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Rank History for White students at Valentine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	77.12	28^th	203	86.2%
2019	86.31	14^th	222	93.7%
2021	50.88	93^rd	204	54.4%
2022	80.11	25^th	234	89.3%
2023	84.29	16^th	217	92.6%
2024	49.97	78^th	141	44.7%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valentine Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	121	2	0	2	11	n/a	n/a	136
2008	122	2	1	1	14	n/a	n/a	140
2009	127	3	2	0	19	n/a	n/a	151
2010	118	2	2	2	25	n/a	n/a	149
2011	99	1	1	2	23	1	9	136
2012	90	1	1	4	14	0	10	120
2013	90	1	0	2	15	0	14	122
2014	95	1	0	3	12	0	16	127
2015	112	0	0	6	8	0	12	138
2016	123	0	0	5	13	0	15	156
2017	116	0	0	2	9	0	16	143
2018	123	0	0	5	10	0	12	150
2019	102	0	0	7	17	1	13	140
2020	79	1	0	9	12	0	13	114
2021	108	1	1	9	16	0	19	154
2022	102	1	1	12	18	0	22	156
2023	110	1	1	12	20	0	16	160
2024	105	1	1	10	19	0	18	154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valentine Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	136	11.5	11.8	40.4
2008	140	9.0	15.6	40
2009	151	10.6	14.2	40.4
2010	149	13.4	11.0	49
2011	136	13.0	10.4	54.4
2012	120	13.5	8.8	49.2
2013	122	13.5	9.0	53.3
2014	127	12.1	10.4	41.7
2015	138	12.0	11.5	42.8
2016	156	12.0	13.0	37.8
2017	143	12.5	11.3	38.5
2018	150	13.1	11.4	37.3
2019	140	11.6	12.0	43.6
2020	114	11.6	9.7	36
2021	154	15.0	10.2	43.5
2022	156	15.2	10.2	43.6
2023	160	15.0	10.6	51.3
2024	154	15.0	10.2	48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valentine Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	136	11.5	11.8	40.4
2008	140	9.0	15.6	40
2009	151	10.6	14.2	40.4
2010	149	13.4	11.0	49
2011	136	13.0	10.4	54.4
2012	120	13.5	8.8	49.2
2013	122	13.5	9.0	53.3
2014	127	12.1	10.4	41.7
2015	138	12.0	11.5	42.8
2016	156	12.0	13.0	37.8
2017	143	12.5	11.3	38.5
2018	150	13.1	11.4	37.3
2019	140	11.6	12.0	43.6
2020	114	11.6	9.7	36
2021	154	15.0	10.2	43.5
2022	156	15.2	10.2	43.6
2023	160	15.0	10.6	51.3
2024	154	15.0	10.2	48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valentine Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$69 (0.4%)	$14,802 (87.7%)	$16,882
2020	$346 (1.6%)	$18,824 (86.5%)	$21,773
2021	$518 (2.7%)	$17,037 (87.8%)	$19,395
2022	$267 (1.4%)	$17,374 (89.1%)	$19,496
2023	$982 (4.6%)	$18,002 (84.9%)	$21,213

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valentine Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 25^th of 238 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Middle School)	50	75	25%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)	49	76	27%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Middle School)	66	86	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)	64	85	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Middle School)	69	76	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)	69	76	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Middle School)	62	74	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)	62	74	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Middle School)	71	81	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)	71	81	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Middle School)	59	76	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)	59	76	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Valentine Middle School)	77	79	2%
8th Grade Science (Valentine Community Schools)	77	79	2%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	160	14.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	17	20	17.6%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	102	110	7.8%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	51.3%	7.7%

Schools Near Valentine Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valentine Middle School	Public	5-8	239 N Wood	Valentine	69201	Cherry County	Valentine Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 376-3367	154	15	10.2	48.7%	105 (68.2%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.7%)	58.8	93^rd of 200 public middle schools	53.5%		81.7	25^th of 238 public middle schools	89.5%	68	$21,213	$982	$18,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Valentine Middle School?

Students at Valentine Middle School are 68% White, 12% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Valentine Middle School a good school?

Valentine Middle School ranks 93^rd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Valentine Middle School attend?

Students who attend Valentine Middle School usually go on to attend Valentine High School

How many students attend Valentine Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 154 students attended Valentine Middle School.

What district is Valentine Middle School in?

Valentine Community Schools

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