At a glance
Reported students
276
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
333.5
Valley View School: 276 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.2:1 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
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Valley View School
Valley View School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Watchung. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Watchung Borough School District. NCES reports 276 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (48.2%) and Asian (20.7%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 View School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White48.2%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black8.7%
- Asian20.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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 Watchung Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Valley View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Middle School Middle · Warren Township School District | 06–08 | 547 | 1.4 mi |
| North Plainfield Middle School Middle · North Plainfield School District | 07–08 | 538 | 1.6 mi |
| Somerset School Middle · North Plainfield School District | 05–06 | 485 | 2 mi |
| Green Brook Middle School Middle · Green Brook Township Public School District | 05–08 | 304 | 2.4 mi |
| Columbia Middle School Middle · Berkeley Heights School District | 06–08 | 523 | 2.8 mi |
| Hubbard Middle School Middle · Plainfield Public School District | 06–08 | 737 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley View School
What grades does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Watchung Borough School District.
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School reported 276 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 276 students and 30 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 View School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley View School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watchung Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley View School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.2% 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 View School in?
Valley View School is part of Watchung Borough School District, based in Watchung, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley View School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Middle School (1.4 mi), North Plainfield Middle School (1.6 mi), Somerset School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.