- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley Park, MO
Valley Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valley Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293069001557
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Park Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Valley Park · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Park Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO.
School address
District: Valley Park · Missouri
NCES ID 293069001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Valley Park Middle held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 293069001557 · Valley Park, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 8.5:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Park Elem. (343 students)
Valley Park Middle held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Valley Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Park El
Valley Park Elem.
343 students
- Valley Park Sr
Valley Park Sr. High
230 students
- This school
Valley Park Middle
161 students
What this shows Valley Park Middle reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Park Middle compares
Valley Park Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Missouri - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Valley Park Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Park reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Park Middle
How many students attend Valley Park Middle?
Valley Park Middle has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley Park, MO. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Middle is 8.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 46% 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 Park Middle?
34.4% of students at Valley Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Valley Park Middle is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Valley Park, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Park Middle?
Valley Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Park Middle rank among public schools in Valley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO. 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 Park?
Besides Valley Park Middle, Valley Park also operates Valley Park Elem. (343 students) and Valley Park Sr. High (230 students). See the Valley Park district page for the complete list.