VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org

513 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Middle School, located at 2100 5th Ave N in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a key component of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of subjects and extracurricular opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

As part of the larger Grand Forks school community, Valley Middle School emphasizes community engagement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school leverages the resources of the district to provide a well-rounded educational experience, incorporating modern teaching practices and technology to meet the needs of a diverse student body. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific programs, visitors can refer to their official website at http://www.gfschools.org.

513

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	89
Black	42
Asian	9
Two or More	90
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
245 (47.8 %)
Two or More
90 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
89 (17.3 %)
Black
42 (8.2 %)
American Indian
36 (7.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2360
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 162

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 161