- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Forks, ND
Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380813000265
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Valley Middle School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 380813000265 · Grand Forks, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 9.4:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Valley Middle School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school
Valley Middle School
508 students
What this shows Valley Middle School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Middle School compares
Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 56% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 30% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Valley Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Forks
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Middle School?
44.1% of students at Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Middle School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Valley Middle School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.