VALLEY PARK MIDDLE

161 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Park Middle School, located at 1 Main St in Valley Park, Missouri, serves as a key component of the Valley Park School District. As a smaller district, Valley Park is often recognized for its close-knit community atmosphere, which allows for more personalized attention and a supportive environment for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The middle school focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of young adolescents, aiming to bridge the gap between foundational learning and the more rigorous demands of secondary education.

The school is committed to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth. By leveraging its position within the local community, the school encourages active parental involvement and maintains a focus on student achievement and character development. Families interested in specific programs, current school events, or administrative policies can find detailed information and district resources on their official website at http://vp.k12.mo.us.

161

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY PARK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	18
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	5

White
107 (66.5%)
Black
25 (15.5%)
Hispanic
18 (11.2%)
Asian
6 (3.7%)
Two or More
5 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VALLEY PARK
Phone:	(636)923-3624
Website:	http://vpschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 43