Valley View Elementary School

Valley View Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
405 Summit Ave NE,  Rockford, MI
Rockford Public Schools
2.9
631 Students
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Educational inspiration starts at Valley View Elementary School in northern Rockford, Michigan. This competitive kindergarten through fifth grade institution serves students in Rockford Public Schools. It has been educating Rockford’s youngest scholars since 1965, with many renovations and security improvements along the way. The school sits just off Summit Avenue and features a wide campus with a large play area behind the building. Teachers are trained in the Capturing Kids’ Hearts curriculum to encourage transformational processes through relationship-driven experiences. They’re also prepared to assist anyone on campus with cardiac issues, thanks to the MI HEARTSafe award. Valley View provides excellent mentorship opportunities for students through RAM Buddies, a peer-focused mentorship program, and Watch DOGS, which matches students with father figures for even more support. Outside the classroom, field trips and summer events promote hands-on learning all year. With the proximity of the Rogue River to the east, Valley View students have an excellent opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem through trips to explore the river’s various nature trails.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeremy Karel
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
74%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
89.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/18/2024
The bullying is really bad for the handful of non-white kids that are at the school. The teachers do not care about the bullying. Avoid this school if you have colored kids or any kids.
1.0 parent
4/18/2024
I have volunteered with the boys and girls club at 1 rated schools that have teachers and staff that care more than this place. Absolutely no one in this building cares about the success of your kid.We moved here from a top rated elementary school and we have brought up things with the stuff that th...
1.0 parent
12/4/2020
teachers are mean to students and disrespectful and the principal is terrible about the way he treats kids.
5.0 parent
7/23/2020
We have had a good experience at Valley View. However, the school is becoming crowded and class sizes are a bit large.

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