Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valley Crossing Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)71%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)10%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
9%
Black
(15-16)7%
10%
White
(15-16)71%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Valley Crossing Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Valley Crossing Community School?
618 students attend Valley Crossing Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Valley Crossing Community School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Crossing Community School?
Valley Crossing Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Crossing Community School offer ?
Valley Crossing Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Valley Crossing Community School part of?
Valley Crossing Community School is part of Valley Crossing Community School District.
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