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Valley View Middle School

8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Valley View 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Valley View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley View Middle School's student population of 697 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
697 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Valley View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley View Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1510 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley View Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Valley View Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley View Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley View Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley View Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley View Middle School's ranking?
Valley View Middle School is ranked #1510 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Valley View Middle School often compared to?
Valley View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Middle School, Olson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Valley View Middle School?
697 students attend Valley View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Valley View Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Middle School?
Valley View Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley View Middle School offer ?
Valley View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley View Middle School part of?
Valley View Middle School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Valley View Middle School located?
Valley View Middle School is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in East Bloomington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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