- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vale, OR
Vale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410001401026
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vale Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 120
- students enrolled
Vale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Vale Middle School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 410001401026 · Vale, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 15:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale Elementary School (438 students)
Vale Middle School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vale Elementar
Vale Elementary School
438 students
- Vale High Scho
Vale High School
293 students
- This school 120
Vale Middle School
120 students
- Willowcreek El 61
Willowcreek Elementary School
61 students
What this shows Vale Middle School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vale Middle School compares
Vale Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Vale Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Vale Sd 84 reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vale Middle School
How many students attend Vale Middle School?
Vale Middle School has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vale, OR. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vale Middle School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vale Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Vale, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vale Middle School?
Vale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vale Middle School rank among public schools in Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vale Sd 84?
Besides Vale Middle School, Vale Sd 84 also operates Vale Elementary School (438 students), Vale High School (293 students), and Willowcreek Elementary School (61 students). See the Vale Sd 84 district page for the complete list.