Valley Middle School
Tel:
(952)431-8300
- Valley Middle School serves 1,001 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Valley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Valley Middle School's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,001 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1059 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 9% |
| Black | 20% | 11% |
| White | 55% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Middle School is Apple Valley Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is 917 Intra-dakota Educational Alternative (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southview Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Southview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
0.1 miles
1025 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952)431-8370 0.1 K-5 665 - Saint Paul Westview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
0.8 miles
225 Garden View Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952)431-8380 0.8 K-5 429 - Saint Paul Apple Valley Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1628 students
0.9 miles
14450 Hayes Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952)431-8200 0.9 9-12 1628 - Saint Paul Cedar Park Elementary Stem School Grades: K-5 | 732 students
0.9 miles
7500 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952)431-8360 0.9 K-5 732 - Lakeville Oak Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
1.1 miles
8640 165th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952)232-2500 1.1 K-5 622
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