Valley View School

www.watchungschools.com

254 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Valley View School, located in Watchung, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Watchung Borough School District, the school is situated in a quiet, residential community and is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a nurturing, student-centered environment. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its youngest learners, ensuring a smooth transition into their primary education years.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes active partnerships between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the local community. Valley View offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities designed to foster curiosity and creativity. By maintaining a focus on individualized instruction and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for success in the upper grades and beyond.

254

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	34
Black	23
Asian	61
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
127 (50.0 %)
Asian
61 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (13.4 %)
Black
23 (9.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Watchung Borough School District
Phone:	(908)755-4422
Website:	http://www.watchungschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 66

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 55