- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, NJ
Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341191000670
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oakland, NJ.
School address
District: Oakland Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341191000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Valley Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341191000670 · Oakland, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 9.9:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Heights Elementary School (343 students)
Valley Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Middle School
446 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary School
343 students
- Manito Element
Manito Elementary School
255 students
- Dogwood Hill E
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Valley Middle School reports 446 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Public School District reports $29,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manito Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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?
6.1% of students at Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Middle School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oakland, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Public School District?
Besides Valley Middle School, Oakland Public School District also operates Heights Elementary School (343 students), Manito Elementary School (255 students), and Dogwood Hill Elementary School (234 students). See the Oakland Public School District district page for the complete list.