Valley Middle School Of Stem vs. Falcon Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Valley Middle School Of Stem or Falcon Ridge Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley Middle School Of Stem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Falcon Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,073 students in grades 6-8, Valley Middle School Of Stem 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 962 students in grades 6-8, Falcon Ridge Middle 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,073 students
962 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1164 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#883 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
356
281
Grade 7 Students
348
346
Grade 8 Students
369
335
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
24%
17%
% White
46%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
