Valley Park, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Valley Park

Valley Park is a small K-12 school district serving a single community in St. Louis County. The district enrolls students from preschool through twelfth grade, with a total population that places it among the smaller public-school systems in the county. Its elementary, middle, and high school buildings sit within the same suburb, so families experience a contained, walkable school system where most students move through the same buildings from kindergarten to graduation.

The student body is predominantly white, with Black and Hispanic students together making up roughly a fifth of enrollment. Asian and multiracial students each account for a meaningful share, while the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population is very small, and no Indigenous students are reported. Data on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available in the profile. A parent who wants to understand the district's support for specific populations would need to ask the schools directly or check state civil-rights reports.

State assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show a mixed picture. In elementary math, proficiency rates varied considerably by grade, with one grade scoring well below the county midpoint and another landing closer to it. Middle-school math results bounced around as well, with some grades near the county median and others well below. English language arts followed a similar pattern: some elementary and middle grades posted proficiency rates near the county midpoint, while others fell short. Science results from the tested grades showed a sharp contrast, with fifth-grade science well below the county central range and eighth-grade science above it.

When all tested subjects and grades are averaged together into a single proficiency index, Valley Park sits above the midpoint among St. Louis County's twenty-three districts. That means the district as a whole performs slightly better than the typical district in the county, though the wide spread between its stronger and weaker grade-subject combinations means the overall average masks real inconsistency. A family looking at a specific grade level would want to examine that grade's results rather than relying on the district-wide figure.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the midpoint in the county, meaning a larger share of students are missing a significant number of school days compared to the median district. That is a soft spot worth noting, and a parent may want to ask the district what strategies it uses to address regular attendance.

No graduation rate data appeared in the profile, so that metric cannot be assessed.

Per-pupil current spending sits in the middle range of the county, in the upper half. That suggests the district commits resources at a level that is neither notably lean nor notably generous relative to its neighbors.

The housing market for the area draws from three main ZIP codes. The district's weighted home value is above the national median, with the most heavily weighted ZIP code carrying a lower home value and a second ZIP code with a much higher one. Rents in the area are moderate relative to typical household incomes. The county's housing market is active, with a growing number of listings and a median listing price that has declined somewhat in the past year. For a family considering a move into the district, the range of home prices across the three contributing ZIP codes means there are more affordable and more expensive pockets within the district boundaries.

A search for recent district changes, bond referendums, curriculum shifts, or tax developments turned up only basic profile data with no lasting parent-relevant changes reported. The district's website was the source of the schools listed, but no recent announcements about programs or facilities were found in the research.

For a family that values a small, contained school system where a child can attend the same district from start to finish, Valley Park offers that structure. The academic performance is uneven, with some strong grade-level results and others that are weaker, but the district's overall proficiency index places it slightly above the typical county district. The chronic absenteeism rate is a point to explore further. The community is within a short drive of downtown St. Louis and the broader suburban corridor of St. Louis County, and the housing market offers a mix of price points depending on which part of the district's area a family chooses.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

789

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 13%

White 67%

Asian 4%

Two+ 8%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 5

18%

—

Gr 6

23%

—

Math

Gr 4

—

67%

Gr 6

27%

52%

Gr 7

—

64%

Gr 8

—

27%

Science

Gr 5

30%

Gr 8

—

65%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

VALLEY PARK MIDDLE

VALLEY PARK ELEM.

VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

24%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

22%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$357,176

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$294K to $510K

vs. state typical1.35x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
63088	Valley Park	$294K	+1.8%	66.0%
63122	Kirkwood	$510K	+3.9%	25.5%
63021	Ballwin	$390K	+1.4%	8.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,740/mo

Year-over-year change+4.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,656 to $1,768/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
63122	Kirkwood	$1,768	+5.5%	25.5%
63021	Ballwin	$1,656	+1.9%	8.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,802/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income24.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$62/mo

Market Activity: St. Louis County

Median listing price$220,000

Median listing price YoY-8.3%

Median price per sq ft$161

Median price per sq ft YoY-2.4%

Median days on market37.0 days

Median days on market YoY+2.8%

Active listings2,021

Active listings YoY+18.7%

New listings1,504

New listings YoY+5.0%

Pending listings1,817

Pending listings YoY+4.7%

Hotness: median listing price$219,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-5.3%

Supply score83.8

Supply score YoY+2.0%

Demand score73.5

Demand score YoY+2.7%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.