Valley Road School

Valley Road School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
24 Valley Rd,  Stanhope, NJ
3.5
299 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Steve Hagemann
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
62.1%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
2.0 other
9/5/2025
The school administration and teachers unfairly prioritize staff members' children, allowing non-resident staff to enroll their kids at the expense of Stanhope taxpayers. The intense focus on special needs students often overshadows the needs of neurotypical students. Paraprofessionals, despite bein...
5.0 parent
12/26/2022
This is a great school. They care about the kids and the community is very safe. The superintendent is doing a great job!
4.0 parent
9/13/2018
My children have done very well so far at VRS. The teacher really care about the kids and helping them to not only learn and grow academically but also socially and emotionally. The administration is doing an amazing job of supporting the school and the community needs as well
4.0 parent
11/24/2014
The dynamic new administration team of Mr. Timothy R. Nicinski, Superintendent and Mr. Steven Hagemann, Principal has already established a pathway toward a bright future for Valley Road School!

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Valley Road School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 24 Valley Rd in Stanhope, in the Stanhope neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Valley Road School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $427,671. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lenape Val Regional High School, Hopatcong High School, Byram Township Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Stanhope has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Road School.

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