Valley View Middle School is a three-year, public middle school located in Edina, Minnesota, USA, a first ring suburb of Minneapolis. The school has a current enrollment of about 1,040 students.
Serving 991 students in grades 6-8, Valley View Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Valley View Middle School's student population of 991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Valley View Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley View Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley View Middle School's ranking?
Valley View Middle School is ranked #89 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Valley View Middle School often compared to?
Valley View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Valley View Middle School?
991 students attend Valley View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Valley View Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Middle School?
Valley View Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley View Middle School offer ?
Valley View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View Middle School part of?
Valley View Middle School is part of Edina Public School District.
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