Vale Middle School

Vale Middle School is a public middle school located in Vale, Oregon, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 146 students. The school is part of the Vale School District 84, which is ranked 8th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vale Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Oregon, with rankings ranging from 46th to 97th out of 367-380 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is impressive, with students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels and years. For example, in 2024-2025, 50% of 7th-grade students and 53.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.2% and 41.6%, respectively. In Mathematics, 34.8% of 7th-graders and 49.2% of 8th-graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31.5% and 28.9%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 35.9% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.2%.

When compared to the nearby Nyssa Middle School and Ontario Middle School, Vale Middle School outperforms both schools in academic achievement, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. The school's exceptional performance in supporting the academic achievement of traditionally underserved student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and low-income students, is a testament to its commitment to equity and inclusion. Additionally, Vale Middle School has shown a consistent trend of improvement in its statewide ranking and academic performance, indicating a strong focus on continuous improvement and effective teaching practices.