- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edina, MN
Valley View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271125002035
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125002035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Valley View Middle held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 271125002035 · Edina, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 15.9:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edina Senior High (2,641 students)
Valley View Middle held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 60.5 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
- Edina Senior H
Edina Senior High
2,641 students
- South View Mid 1,021
South View Middle
1,021 students
- This school 1,003
Valley View Middle
1,003 students
- Concord Elemen 741
Concord Elementary
741 students
- Countryside El 665
Countryside Elementary
665 students
- Normandale Ele 652
Normandale Elementary
652 students
What this shows Valley View Middle reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Middle compares
Valley View Middle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,953
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Valley View Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edina Public School District reports $14,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandale Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Middle
How many students attend Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edina, MN. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 991 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Middle?
16.9% 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 White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Edina, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Middle?
Valley View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 public schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Middle ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edina on the city page.
What other schools are in Edina Public School District?
Besides Valley View Middle, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), South View Middle (1,021 students), and Concord Elementary (741 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.