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Valley View Intermediate School

Q: Is Valley View Intermediate School a good school?

Valley View Intermediate School ranks 64 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

64^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Valley View Intermediate School in Jonesboro, AR, serves 933 students in grades 3 through 6 and is part of the top-ranked Valley View School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks 11th out of 251 districts in Arkansas.

Valley View Intermediate stands out for its consistently high academic performance, which far exceeds that of nearby schools. For example, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate of 59.9% is roughly 2.5 to 3 times higher than rates at Nettleton Steam Intermediate (24.4%) and Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media (20.7%). Similarly, in math, Valley View's 63% proficiency rate significantly outperforms these schools, as well as magnet schools in the Jonesboro School District, such as Visual & Performing Arts Magnet (53%). The school also operates with notable efficiency, spending $9,885 per student—less than nearby districts like Nettleton and Jonesboro, which spend between $10,868 and $14,705 per student—while achieving superior results.

Despite its strong performance, Valley View Intermediate has experienced a gradual decline in its state ranking over the past decade, dropping from the 97th percentile in 2022 to the 87th percentile in the most recent data. However, the school has shown resilience, particularly in math, where scores rebounded from a dip in 2023-2024 to 63% proficiency the following year. This school offers a high-quality, efficient education that stands in stark contrast to the challenges faced by neighboring districts, highlighting the significant impact of school district boundaries on educational opportunity in the Jonesboro area.

933

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,885

Per pupil spending ?

32%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5404 Yarbrough Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404

(870) 935-6361

District: Valley View School District

Students who attend Valley View Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Valley View Junior High School
High:	Valley View High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

African American:

5.5%

Asian:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (59% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Arkansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg57%

Arkansas avg42%

64^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 251Valley View School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	64 of 491	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	85.2	58 of 495	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	52 of 497	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	35 of 492	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	14 of 487	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.2	27 of 496	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.2	21 of 488	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	15 of 480	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	90.1	23 of 485	95.3%	★★★★★
2016	87.1	24 of 494	95.1%	★★★★★
2015	77.4	80 of 466	82.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics63%+19 vs state

English Language Arts60%+20 vs state

Reading58%+18 vs state

Science55%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley View Intermediate School	Public	3-4	5404 Yarbrough Drive	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-6361	933	59	15.7	32.0%	745 (79.8%)	51 (5.5%)	40 (4.3%)	48 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.8%)	83.3	64^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.0%		85.2	58^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.3%	6	56.4	63.2			59.9	55.0	61.5			58.4	55.4	70.1			63.0	50.7	58.5			54.7	$9,885	$400	$9,484
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5603 Kersey Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 935-1910	668	44	15.1	32.2%	543 (81.3%)	32 (4.8%)	32 (4.8%)	34 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.7%)								(n/a)																					$13,094	$1,467	$11,627
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1001 Rosemond Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5850	633	35	18.1	100.0%	141 (22.3%)	386 (61.0%)	70 (11.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	31.7	362^nd of 491 public elementary schools	26.3%		33.6	350^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.3%	12	23.5	22.9	33.7	37.6	29.1	24.5	22.9	40.0	37.6	30.9	53.0	32.3	43.8	32.9	40.8	27.4	19.8	28.9	40.0	28.7	$11,391	$1,928	$9,463
Fox Meadow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7817	394	26	14.9	82.0%	67 (17.0%)	266 (67.5%)	26 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.6%)								(n/a)																					$13,141	$1,726	$11,415
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media	Public	3-6	2309 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7812	440	35	12.6	86.6%	70 (15.9%)	294 (66.8%)	40 (9.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	25 (5.7%)	15	443^rd of 491 public elementary schools	9.8%		18	423^rd of 495 public elementary schools	14.5%	20	19.1	27.4	18.2	17.8	20.7	22.6	26.5	21.6	19.8	22.6	20.9	44.2	21.6	16.9	25.9	21.7	36.3	14.8	17.8	22.9	$11,368	$1,498	$9,870
Kindergarten Center	Public	K	618 W. Nettleton	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5835	485	33	14.5	100.0%	120 (24.7%)	238 (49.1%)	91 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)								(n/a)																					$12,952	$2,046	$10,907
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Drive	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	731	40	18.0	100.0%	317 (43.4%)	270 (36.9%)	101 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	66.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%		58.5	209^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.8%	46	45.7	38.1	55.5	53.1	47.4	46.2	36.6	53.5	50.4	45.9	47.1	51.8	62.4	52.2	53.0	45.3	46.7	50.5	47.7	47.4	$10,868	$1,376	$9,492
International Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1218 Cobb Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5825	636	34	18.6	100.0%	308 (48.4%)	185 (29.1%)	86 (13.5%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.2%)	58.5	206^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.0%		70.6	137^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.3%	69	34.4	46.9	39.0	54.4	44.1	35.4	45.1	36.1	57.0	43.8	36.3	43.8	46.3	58.8	46.7	34.3	46.5	42.4	57.0	45.5	$11,138	$1,579	$9,559
Leadership Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	1110 West Washington Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5855	492	28	17.7	100.0%	67 (13.6%)	330 (67.1%)	70 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	9.8	465^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.3%		11.5	458^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.5%	7	19.2	14.0	12.3	24.4	17.5	16.0	15.1	14.8	28.1	18.3	20.2	17.5	12.4	28.1	19.5	12.7	17.4	24.7	24.4	19.5	$12,640	$2,527	$10,113
Nettleton Steam Intermediate	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7809	313	23	13.7	67.4%	121 (38.7%)	140 (44.7%)	31 (9.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	19.7	420^th of 491 public elementary schools	14.5%		30.5	367^th of 495 public elementary schools	25.9%	53	25.7	14.3	25.6	32.3	24.4	24.3	17.6	25.6	33.3	25.2	15.4	21.1	22.4	31.2	22.8	23.1	23.4	42.6	29.1	29.8	$14,705	$663	$14,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View Intermediate School

What schools do graduates of Valley View Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Valley View Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Junior High School
High : Valley View High School

Is Valley View Intermediate School a good school?

Valley View Intermediate School ranks 64^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Valley View Intermediate School?

Students at Valley View Intermediate School are 80% White, 5% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Valley View Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 933 students attended Valley View Intermediate School.

What district is Valley View Intermediate School in?

Valley View School District

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Latest Arkansas data All new data »

2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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