- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apple Valley, MN
Valley Middle School of Stem
Federal NCES profile for Valley Middle School of Stem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273239001383
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Middle School of Stem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Middle School of Stem has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School of Stem ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Valley Middle School of Stem held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 273239001383 · Apple Valley, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,090 enr · 17.9:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Valley Middle School of Stem held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Valley Middle School of Stem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school
Valley Middle School of Stem
1,090 students
What this shows Valley Middle School of Stem reports 1,090 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Middle School of Stem compares
Valley Middle School of Stem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,090
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Valley Middle School of Stem is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Middle School of Stem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Middle School of Stem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,090 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Middle School of Stem
How many students attend Valley Middle School of Stem?
Valley Middle School of Stem has 1,090 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School of Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Middle School of Stem is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Middle School of Stem?
39.0% of students at Valley Middle School of Stem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Middle School of Stem?
The largest demographic group at Valley Middle School of Stem is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Middle School of Stem?
Valley Middle School of Stem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Middle School of Stem rank among middle schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Middle School of Stem ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Valley Middle School of Stem, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.