South Middle School vs. Valley Middle School
Should you attend South Middle School or Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
549 students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#376 out of 449 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
178
Grade 7 Students
195
169
Grade 8 Students
186
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
57%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
17%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%