Enrollment
1,090
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Middle School of Stem compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Middle School of Stem
Valley Middle School of Stem is a large middle school in Apple Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 1,090 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.0% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,090 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Valley Middle School of Stem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley Middle School of Stem compares
Valley Middle School of Stem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Valley Middle School of Stem.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,090 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley Middle School of Stem a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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