D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Valleywood Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1110 50TH ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
528
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−18 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%27%reading -4 pts, math -18 pts34th percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts37th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -5 pts, math -8 pts23rd percentile (list)
Asian55%45%reading -19 pts, math -26 pts15th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%15%reading -1 pts, math -19 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading +4 pts, math -6 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1110 50TH ST SE
City Grand Rapids
ZIP Code 49508
District 2620340
NCES School ID 262034005720
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49508

Understanding the community around Valleywood Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,183
Per Capita Income $31,136
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,900
Median Rent $1,136
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Valleywood Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 36.2%
Hispanic/Latino 22.9%
White 18.2%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More Races 10.2%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 528
Teachers (FTE) 34.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Valleywood Middle School?
Valleywood Middle School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Valleywood Middle School?
Valleywood Middle School has 528 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Valleywood Middle School serve?
Valleywood Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Valleywood Middle School receive per student?
Valleywood Middle School receives $16,672 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Valleywood Middle School in 49508 ▼
Avg Home Value
$345,042
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,831
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
40.9%

Other Schools in 49508

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026