Valley Middle School

Summary:

Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Oakland, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 440 students. The school is part of the Oakland Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Middle School consistently performs above the state average in NJSLA/PARCC assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 75% to 83% in ELA and 47% to 59% in Math, compared to state averages of 53% to 54% in ELA and 19% to 37% in Math. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 28th and 12th out of over 500 New Jersey middle schools, respectively. When compared to nearby schools, Brookside School in Allendale and Schuyler Colfax Middle School in Wayne are the only ones that consistently outperform Valley Middle School in the NJSLA assessments.

While Valley Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, the school has seen an increase in recent years, from 9.2% in 2021-2022 to 16.6% in 2022-2023. Overall, Valley Middle School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, particularly in its support for diverse student subgroups, making it a valuable educational resource for the Oakland community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 71 Oak St
       Oakland, NJ  07436-1944


(201) 337-8185

District: Oakland Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,567 Help


Students who attend Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Indian Hills High School
    Ramapo High School

Feeder schools for Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Dogwood Hill Elementary School
    Heights Elementary School
    Manito Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Compare Details Valley Middle School ranks better than 91.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.42. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (9.9%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Middle School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Middle School is $13,567.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Middle School 62nd of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oakland Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Public School District 110th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.62 53rd 574 90.8%
2004 83.63 71st 588 87.9%
2005 87.79 23rd 599 96.2%
2006 83.91 69th 615 88.8%
2007 84.51 40th 631 93.7%
2008 85.64 34th 640 94.7%
2009 82.59 80th 664 88.0%
2010 82.65 89th 677 86.9%
2011 81.52 111th 684 83.8%
2012 81.85 115th 677 83.0%
2013 80.84 121st 704 82.8%
2014 82.67 99th 717 86.2%
2015 77.70 119th 713 83.3%
2016 77.49 132nd 713 81.5%
2017 82.13 104th 712 85.4%
2018 76.81 154th 716 78.5%
2019 78.02 145th 745 80.5%
2021 77.18 125th 652 80.8%
2022 78.54 130th 745 82.6%
2023 85.58 76th 748 89.8%
2024 87.42 62nd 743 91.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.93 148th 471 68.6%
2019 61.05 140th 492 71.5%
2021 67.49 84th 401 79.1%
2022 75.47 68th 535 87.3%
2023 81.64 42nd 505 91.7%
2024 86.17 28th 510 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.24 191st 549 65.2%
2023 94.49 12th 568 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 126th 680 81.5%
2019 80.98 123rd 703 82.5%
2021 72.08 142nd 625 77.3%
2022 76.24 156th 726 78.5%
2023 83.52 97th 720 86.5%
2024 88.09 60th 717 91.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.61 183rd 675 72.9%
2019 74.10 178th 697 74.5%
2021 78.37 108th 635 83.0%
2022 79.39 131st 730 82.1%
2023 86.29 75th 718 89.6%
2024 86.04 83rd 719 88.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.53 94th 504 81.3%
2019 60.92 172nd 524 67.2%
2022 68.02 121st 591 79.5%
2023 57.73 195th 587 66.8%
2024 79.08 79th 589 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.09 175th 497 64.8%
2019 65.34 158th 504 68.7%
2021 67.76 102nd 435 76.6%
2022 67.35 144th 512 71.9%
2023 78.92 75th 509 85.3%
2024 79.68 70th 510 86.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Enrollment information for Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 3 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1989 387 4 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 382 2 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1991 378 5 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 366 4 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 365 5 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 389 5 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 364 5 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 364 5 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 380 3 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 424 4 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 435 3 20 15 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 460 3 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 520 6 11 15 7 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 520 6 11 15 7 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 524 2 11 12 9 n/a n/a 0 558
2005 508 6 20 27 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 510 6 21 21 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 546 3 26 19 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2008 527 4 35 14 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 512 3 33 18 0 1 0 0 567
2010 517 8 30 9 0 0 8 0 572
2011 509 8 17 28 0 1 17 0 580
2012 539 9 17 38 1 0 23 0 627
2013 562 5 26 47 0 0 21 0 661
2014 551 4 24 36 0 0 24 0 639
2015 529 2 23 44 0 0 21 0 619
2016 515 4 16 40 0 0 29 0 604
2017 480 6 15 40 0 0 25 0 566
2018 470 7 16 35 1 0 27 0 556
2019 394 3 15 43 1 0 17 0 473
2020 388 1 12 41 2 0 17 0 461
2021 345 2 9 44 1 1 17 0 419
2022 363 6 11 29 1 1 20 0 431
2023 354 7 18 42 1 1 17 0 440
2024 358 6 21 44 2 0 15 0 446

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 Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 35.0 12.2 n/a
1989 414 35.0 11.8 n/a
1990 409 33.0 12.3 0.5
1991 404 34.0 11.8 0.5
1992 402 34.0 11.8 1.5
1993 393 34.3 11.5 1.8
1994 417 34.2 12.2 2.9
1995 397 36.3 10.9 3.5
1996 397 36.3 10.9 3.5
1998 403 39.9 10.1 3
1999 449 38.2 11.8 2.7
2000 473 38.2 12.4 5.5
2001 489 39.5 12.4 3.9
2002 559 46.2 12.1 2.7
2003 559 46.2 12.1 2.7
2004 558 45.5 12.3 3.2
2005 562 45.9 12.2 n/a
2006 559 44.9 12.4 3
2007 594 49.0 12.1 3.9
2008 580 44.0 13.2 3.3
2009 567 50.4 8.9 3.9
2010 572 39.0 14.6 3.1
2011 580 37.0 15.6 4.1
2012 627 46.8 13.3 7.2
2013 661 53.2 12.4 7.4
2014 639 53.7 11.8 6.4
2015 619 54.0 11.4 6.5
2016 604 51.0 11.8 6
2017 566 54.6 10.3 6.4
2018 556 52.5 10.5 5
2019 473 49.7 9.5 5.9
2020 461 48.7 9.4 5
2021 419 49.5 8.4 7.6
2022 431 50.1 8.6 5.3
2023 440 45.5 9.6 8.2
2024 446 49.2 9.0 6.7

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 Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 35.0 12.2 n/a
1989 414 35.0 11.8 n/a
1990 409 33.0 12.3 0.5
1991 404 34.0 11.8 0.5
1992 402 34.0 11.8 1.5
1993 393 34.3 11.5 1.8
1994 417 34.2 12.2 2.9
1995 397 36.3 10.9 3.5
1996 397 36.3 10.9 3.5
1998 403 39.9 10.1 3
1999 449 38.2 11.8 2.7
2000 473 38.2 12.4 5.5
2001 489 39.5 12.4 3.9
2002 559 46.2 12.1 2.7
2003 559 46.2 12.1 2.7
2004 558 45.5 12.3 3.2
2005 562 45.9 12.2 n/a
2006 559 44.9 12.4 3
2007 594 49.0 12.1 3.9
2008 580 44.0 13.2 3.3
2009 567 50.4 8.9 3.9
2010 572 39.0 14.6 3.1
2011 580 37.0 15.6 4.1
2012 627 46.8 13.3 7.2
2013 661 53.2 12.4 7.4
2014 639 53.7 11.8 6.4
2015 619 54.0 11.4 6.5
2016 604 51.0 11.8 6
2017 566 54.6 10.3 6.4
2018 556 52.5 10.5 5
2019 473 49.7 9.5 5.9
2020 461 48.7 9.4 5
2021 419 49.5 8.4 7.6
2022 431 50.1 8.6 5.3
2023 440 45.5 9.6 8.2
2024 446 49.2 9.0 6.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,567

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 76th of 748 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Middle School)73.374.6
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)73.374.6
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valley Middle School)56.146.6
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)56.146.6
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Middle School)78.177.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)78.177.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valley Middle School)46.947.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)46.947.6
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Valley Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Oakland Public School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Middle School)78.387.5
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oakland Public School District)78.387.5
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Valley Middle School)55.847.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Public School District)55.847.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Valley Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Oakland Public School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Valley Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Oakland Public School District)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students473440
 7%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian11
Asian1518
 20%
Hispanic4342
 2.3%
Pacific Islander01
White394354
 10.2%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%8.2%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Middle School

Yes. Valley Middle School ranks in the top 8.3% of New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Valley Middle School.

Students at Valley Middle School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Indian Hills High School


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