Valleywood Middle School

Valleywood Middle School, secondary entrance.

Valleywood Middle School, sports fields.

Valleywood Middle School, tennis courts.

Valleywood Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1110 50th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Mapleview Neighborhood

Kentwood Public Schools

3.5

4.8

528 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Justin Mathes

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
30%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

30%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

19.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

481:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Black

37.2%

Hispanic

21.4%

White

20.8%

Two or more races

10.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9.5%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#8 Most Diverse Public MS in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Middle School Student

1/14/2018

7th and 8th grade were very good to me and enjoyed those years the most. 6th grade was also good to me.

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5.0 other

10/19/2014

Valleywood is great this is my second year and I am loving it I have a 4.0 an I'm in njhs also student council and it makes middle school actually fun. It's amazing!!!!

5.0 other

8/14/2013

Valleywood is among the best of the best. How it is only rated a 5 out of 10 is beyond me. I did my student teaching here, and was able to see things from a student point of view, as well as a behind-the-scenes point of view. I have to say I've never been more impressed with a school system. The sta...

5.0 parent

12/4/2010

We sent our son to Valleywood, even though it was not our "home" school. The staff is supportive, involved and clearly has a good understanding of how to teach and involve their middle school students in learning. My son loved his middle school experience. I think that speaks highly of his teachers!...

5.0 parent

11/2/2010

As a parent of 2 Valleywood alumni and 1 current student I have only good things to say about this school. Caring teachers and administrators, great offerings and an incredibly diverse student body. Love it.

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Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

% Renters

11%

Average Household Income

$82,158

% of College Grads

30.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,155 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

10.6%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Kelloggsville Virtual School

K to 12th
Public

Kelloggsville High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

East Kentwood Freshman Campus

9th
Public

Veterans Memorial Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Rondo Street Station

Jaycee Park

East-West Trail

Burgis Park

Basketball
Tennis
Playground

Summerwood Park

Playground

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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508 Mapleview

Valleywood Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 528 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Valleywood Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $303,005. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelloggsville Virtual School, Kelloggsville High School, East Kentwood Freshman Campus, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valleywood Middle School.

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