- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, MN
Valley View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270579000638
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Valley View Middle shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 270579000638 · Bloomington, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 23.1:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Valley View Middle shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Valley View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- This school 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- Olson Elementa 524
Olson Elementary
524 students
What this shows Valley View Middle reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Middle compares
Valley View Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 24.4%
White 17.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Valley View Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Middle
How many students attend Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Middle?
65.0% of students at Valley View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 View Middle rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Valley View Middle, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.