Summary:
Valleyview Middle School is a public middle school located in Denville, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 541 students. The school is part of the Denville Township K-8 School District, which is ranked 108 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Valleyview Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, ranking 138th out of 748 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on NJSLA tests is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, 78.1% of 6th graders, 74.7% of 7th graders, and 79.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49%, 55.7%, and 55.3%, respectively. In mathematics, Valleyview Middle School also outperforms the state, with 62% of 6th graders, 37.2% of 7th graders, and 20.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 34.3%, 33.8%, and 17.8%. The school's performance in Algebra I and Geometry is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average.
Valleyview Middle School serves a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (69.87%) and Asian (8.32%) students compared to the state averages, and lower percentages of African American (3.14%) and Hispanic (15.53%) students. The school's strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, and special education students, suggests that the school is effectively meeting the needs of diverse learners and providing equitable educational opportunities. Nearby schools like Morris Plains Borough School, Briarcliff Middle School, and Robert R Lazar Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Valleyview Middle School stands out as a top-performing institution in the region.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Denville Township K-8 School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,360
Students who attend Valleyview Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Valleyview Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 8.7
Number of students: 541
Racial breakdown:
White:
69.9%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Asian:
8.3%
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African American:
3.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%
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