At a glance
Reported students
446
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Valley Middle School: 446 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Valley Middle School
Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Oakland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Oakland Public School District. NCES reports 446 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 White (80.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.4 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.5%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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
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 Oakland Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Manito Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
255 reported students
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
Other · Grades PK–PK
22 reported students
Public schools near Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue Middle School Middle · Franklin Lakes School District | 06–08 | 369 | 2.2 mi |
| Lakeside School Middle · Pompton Lakes School District | 06–08 | 370 | 2.4 mi |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School Middle · Wayne Township Public School District | 06–08 | 650 | 3.9 mi |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Wyckoff Township Public School District | 06–08 | 607 | 4.6 mi |
| Walter T. Bergen Middle School Middle · Bloomingdale School District | 05–08 | 238 | 4.8 mi |
| Pequannock Valley School Middle · Pequannock Township School District | 06–08 | 476 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School
What grades does Valley Middle School serve?
Valley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oakland Public School District.
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School reported 446 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 446 students and 47.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Middle School in?
Valley Middle School is part of Oakland Public School District, based in Oakland, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Avenue Middle School (2.2 mi), Lakeside School (2.4 mi), Schuyler Colfax Middle School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.