At a glance
Reported students
541
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
Valleywood Middle School: 541 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 504
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Valleywood Middle School
Valleywood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kentwood Public Schools. NCES reports 541 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valleywood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black35.7%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kentwood Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
700 reported students
Pinewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
842 reported students
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Endeavor Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
553 reported students
Explorer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
556 reported students
Challenger Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Public schools near Valleywood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelloggsville Middle School Middle · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 06–08 | 475 | 1.4 mi |
| Pinewood Middle School Middle · Kentwood Public Schools | 06–08 | 842 | 1.8 mi |
| Crestwood Middle School Middle · Kentwood Public Schools | 06–08 | 700 | 2 mi |
| Godwin Heights Middle School Middle · Godwin Heights Public Schools | 05–08 | 382 | 2.4 mi |
| Alger Middle School Middle · Grand Rapids Public Schools | 06–08 | 314 | 3.4 mi |
| Wyoming Intermediate Middle · Wyoming Public Schools | 05–06 | 579 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valleywood Middle School
What grades does Valleywood Middle School serve?
Valleywood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kentwood Public Schools.
How many students attend Valleywood Middle School?
Valleywood Middle School reported 541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 504 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valleywood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 541 students and 38.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valleywood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valleywood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentwood Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valleywood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valleywood Middle School in?
Valleywood Middle School is part of Kentwood Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valleywood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kelloggsville Middle School (1.4 mi), Pinewood Middle School (1.8 mi), Crestwood Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.