Valley View Elementary

Summary:

Valley View Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in academic achievement, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools.

Valley View Elementary's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.87% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 39.44% in the Bloomington Public School District. In Reading, 22.77% of Valley View students were proficient or better, compared to 49.85% statewide and 43.23% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for White, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups.

Comparing Valley View Elementary to nearby schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary and Seven Hills - Bloomington Elementary, highlights the importance of factors like socioeconomic status and student demographics in driving academic outcomes. These nearby schools outperform Valley View Elementary on academic measures while serving a more diverse and socioeconomically advantaged student population. The data suggests that Valley View Elementary may benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational programs and resource allocation to better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 351 E 88th St
       Bloomington, MN  55420-2996


(952) 681-5700

District: Bloomington Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
824th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,291 Help


Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle
High:    Kennedy Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.2%
African American:
20.2%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley View Elementary ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Bloomington Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Valley View Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bloomington Public School District. Student population at Valley View Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.2%), African American (20.2%), White (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bloomington Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 15.8. 8 elementary schools in the Bloomington Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View Elementary is $17,291, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Bloomington Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Elementary 824th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Valley View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bloomington Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomington Public School District 271st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.61 532nd 674 21.1%
2004 30.54 551st 676 18.5%
2005 16.01 623rd 685 9.1%
2006 30.10 643rd 756 14.9%
2007 31.16 650th 777 16.3%
2008 21.67 689th 781 11.8%
2009 10.51 404th 434 6.9%
2010 12.19 735th 803 8.5%
2011 15.96 728th 814 10.6%
2012 12.70 748th 820 8.8%
2013 12.06 753rd 824 8.6%
2014 9.68 759th 826 8.1%
2015 6.99 774th 840 7.9%
2016 12.34 762nd 848 10.1%
2017 8.89 773rd 853 9.4%
2018 10.05 765th 847 9.7%
2019 3.51 839th 870 3.6%
2021 5.51 811th 869 6.7%
2022 6.52 791st 858 7.8%
2023 5.71 796th 845 5.8%
2024 6.42 824th 881 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.99 198th 242 18.2%
2019 20.00 229th 239 4.2%
2021 36.13 114th 175 34.9%
2022 16.03 249th 256 2.7%
2023 22.74 243rd 276 12.0%
2024 14.70 301st 303 0.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 424th 463 8.4%
2019 9.42 499th 515 3.1%
2022 11.71 478th 500 4.4%
2023 6.70 512th 524 2.3%
2024 6.72 562nd 572 1.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 636th 728 12.6%
2019 9.12 704th 740 4.9%
2021 12.53 637th 683 6.7%
2022 15.48 604th 663 8.9%
2023 9.63 724th 774 6.5%
2024 10.40 739th 793 6.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.02 729th 774 5.8%
2019 4.50 759th 787 3.6%
2021 6.63 728th 783 7.0%
2022 7.43 735th 799 8.0%
2023 5.18 750th 787 4.7%
2024 4.59 780th 809 3.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.68 683rd 779 12.3%
2019 3.27 780th 798 2.3%
2021 4.47 750th 784 4.3%
2022 6.28 754th 808 6.7%
2023 7.13 744th 799 6.9%
2024 9.26 755th 826 8.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.09 109th 266 59.0%
2019 18.44 251st 283 11.3%
2022 20.10 240th 282 14.9%
2023 15.50 251st 279 10.0%
2024 20.55 262nd 310 15.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.94 203rd 220 7.7%
2019 14.20 209th 219 4.6%
2021 19.83 134th 153 12.4%
2022 18.68 192nd 209 8.1%
2023 16.29 196th 214 8.4%
2024 16.94 222nd 249 10.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Valley View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.99 673rd 712 5.5%
2024 8.29 712th 730 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 498 30 53 3 1 n/a n/a 0 585
1989 514 26 58 5 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1990 500 37 62 8 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 521 52 57 8 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1992 468 65 51 13 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 430 72 66 14 8 n/a n/a 0 590
1994 410 86 57 12 8 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 339 104 70 17 7 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 339 104 70 17 7 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 295 129 80 27 5 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 279 125 72 35 5 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 251 110 71 52 5 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 204 106 70 66 6 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 264 142 92 78 5 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 198 168 85 121 5 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 198 168 85 121 5 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 170 157 72 132 13 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 154 158 61 143 16 n/a n/a 0 532
2006 133 183 53 150 17 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 123 163 71 176 13 n/a n/a 0 546
2008 117 163 70 192 6 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 107 175 75 214 5 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 100 188 67 198 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 88 186 72 210 3 0 19 0 578
2012 79 167 49 220 3 0 26 0 544
2013 67 157 41 242 7 0 24 0 538
2014 67 160 37 250 4 0 21 0 539
2015 48 150 40 263 2 0 27 0 530
2016 43 153 32 253 2 1 32 0 516
2017 54 159 36 284 2 1 33 0 569
2018 63 168 37 281 3 1 35 0 588
2019 69 130 39 260 4 1 39 0 542
2020 70 132 39 248 6 1 51 0 547
2021 63 103 28 243 6 0 33 0 476
2022 85 93 30 237 8 0 38 0 491
2023 94 104 28 248 8 0 32 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 29.4 19.8 8.9
1989 604 28.0 21.5 11.9
1990 607 29.1 20.8 15.8
1991 641 32.0 20.0 15
1992 599 28.1 21.3 20
1993 590 30.5 19.3 22
1994 573 30.0 19.1 23.7
1995 537 30.3 17.7 35.9
1996 537 30.3 17.7 35.9
1997 536 31.0 17.3 40.3
1998 516 n/a 0.0 33.9
1999 489 38.6 12.7 36
2000 452 32.2 14.0 54
2001 581 40.5 14.3 50.3
2002 577 38.3 15.1 56.7
2003 577 38.3 15.1 56.7
2004 544 38.7 14.1 60.5
2005 532 36.6 14.5 63.2
2006 536 29.3 18.3 67.9
2007 546 38.6 14.1 70.5
2008 548 36.2 15.1 71
2009 576 43.0 13.4 72.9
2010 557 41.6 13.3 79.9
2011 578 41.8 13.8 81.7
2012 544 40.1 13.5 80
2013 538 41.0 13.1 82.7
2014 539 44.8 12.0 85
2015 530 42.0 12.6 87
2016 516 38.0 13.5 87
2017 569 40.5 14.0 81.7
2018 588 45.1 13.0 83
2019 542 41.0 13.2 80.6
2020 547 40.2 13.6 77.5
2021 476 33.3 14.2 80.7
2022 491 33.4 14.6 72.7
2023 514 32.5 15.8 82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 29.4 19.8 8.9
1989 604 28.0 21.5 11.9
1990 607 29.1 20.8 15.8
1991 641 32.0 20.0 15
1992 599 28.1 21.3 20
1993 590 30.5 19.3 22
1994 573 30.0 19.1 23.7
1995 537 30.3 17.7 35.9
1996 537 30.3 17.7 35.9
1997 536 31.0 17.3 40.3
1998 516 n/a 0.0 33.9
1999 489 38.6 12.7 36
2000 452 32.2 14.0 54
2001 581 40.5 14.3 50.3
2002 577 38.3 15.1 56.7
2003 577 38.3 15.1 56.7
2004 544 38.7 14.1 60.5
2005 532 36.6 14.5 63.2
2006 536 29.3 18.3 67.9
2007 546 38.6 14.1 70.5
2008 548 36.2 15.1 71
2009 576 43.0 13.4 72.9
2010 557 41.6 13.3 79.9
2011 578 41.8 13.8 81.7
2012 544 40.1 13.5 80
2013 538 41.0 13.1 82.7
2014 539 44.8 12.0 85
2015 530 42.0 12.6 87
2016 516 38.0 13.5 87
2017 569 40.5 14.0 81.7
2018 588 45.1 13.0 83
2019 542 41.0 13.2 80.6
2020 547 40.2 13.6 77.5
2021 476 33.3 14.2 80.7
2022 491 33.4 14.6 72.7
2023 514 32.5 15.8 82.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley View Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,291

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 839th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 796th of 845 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Valley View Elementary)24.37.4
 17%
   3rd Grade Math (Bloomington Public School District)56.349.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Valley View Elementary)25.717.7
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bloomington Public School District)51.645.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Valley View Elementary)18.37.5
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bloomington Public School District)51.244.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Valley View Elementary)20.421.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Bloomington Public School District)48.645.2
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Valley View Elementary)15.912.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Bloomington Public School District)40.533.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Valley View Elementary)27.321.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Bloomington Public School District)58.157.6
 0.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Valley View Elementary)10.212.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Bloomington Public School District)44.443.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542514
 5.2%
African American130104
 20%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian3928
 28.2%
Hispanic260248
 4.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6994
 36.2%
Two or More Races3932
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%82.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View Elementary

Students who attend Valley View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle
High : Kennedy Senior High

Students at Valley View Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 20% African American, 18% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Valley View Elementary.

Valley View Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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