Enrollment
647
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Middle
Valley View Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Minnesota schools and 46% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students) and Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students) alongside Valley View Middle.
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 View Middle compares
Valley View Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Public School District, which includes Valley View Middle.
$16,325
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.9%
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 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
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valley View Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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