Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hidden Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hidden Valley Elementary serves the southwest part of Savage, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hidden Valley Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hidden Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hidden Valley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1277 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidden Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hidden Valley Elementary School is ranked #1277 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hidden Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hidden Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Harriet Bishop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary School?
472 students attend Hidden Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hidden Valley Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hidden Valley Elementary School?
Hidden Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hidden Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hidden Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hidden Valley Elementary School part of?
Hidden Valley Elementary School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
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