- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley City, ND
Valley City Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley City Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381885000656
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley City Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Valley City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley City Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley City Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND.
School address
District: Valley City 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381885000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valley City Junior High School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 381885000656 · Valley City, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 14.5:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley City High School (317 students)
Valley City Junior High School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Valley City Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley City Hi
Valley City High School
317 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
258 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
209 students
- This school
Valley City Junior High School
159 students
What this shows Valley City Junior High School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley City Junior High School compares
Valley City Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 11% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 79% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Valley City Junior High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Valley City 2 reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley City Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley City Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley City Junior High School
How many students attend Valley City Junior High School?
Valley City Junior High School has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley City Junior High School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley City Junior High School?
25.0% of students at Valley City Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley City Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley City Junior High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Valley City, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley City Junior High School?
Valley City Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Valley City Junior High School rank among public schools in Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley City Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley City 2?
Besides Valley City Junior High School, Valley City 2 also operates Valley City High School (317 students), Jefferson Elementary School (258 students), and Washington Elementary School (209 students). See the Valley City 2 district page for the complete list.