- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denville, NJ
Valleyview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valleyview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340387004208
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valleyview Middle School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Denville · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valleyview Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valleyview Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Denville, NJ.
School address
District: Denville Township K-8 School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340387004208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Valleyview Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340387004208 · Denville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 9.4:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary School (699 students)
Valleyview Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Valleyview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary School
699 students
- This school
Valleyview Middle School
571 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Valleyview Middle School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valleyview Middle School compares
Valleyview 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Valleyview Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denville Township K-8 School District reports $25,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valleyview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valleyview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valleyview Middle School
How many students attend Valleyview Middle School?
Valleyview Middle School has 571 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valleyview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valleyview Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey 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 Valleyview Middle School?
3.5% of students at Valleyview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valleyview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valleyview Middle School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Denville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valleyview Middle School?
Valleyview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 Valleyview Middle School rank among public schools in Denville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valleyview Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Denville, 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 Denville on the city page.
What other schools are in Denville Township K-8 School District?
Besides Valleyview Middle School, Denville Township K-8 School District also operates Lakeview Elementary School (699 students) and Riverview Elementary School (465 students). See the Denville Township K-8 School District district page for the complete list.