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#1111 of 1,992 schools in MN
Bamber Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN
A Rochester Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2001 BAMBER VALLEY RD SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bamber Valley Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bamber Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,879
Median home value
$430,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Folwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of RochesterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rochester Public School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #12 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bamber Valley Elementary is listed in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bamber Valley Elementary
Bamber Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bamber Valley Elementary
What grades does Bamber Valley Elementary serve?
Bamber Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bamber Valley Elementary?
Bamber Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bamber Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bamber Valley Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bamber Valley Elementary rank in MN?
Bamber Valley Elementary ranks #1,111 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bamber Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bamber Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bamber Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bamber Valley Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bamber Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Bamber Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bamber Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bamber Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bamber Valley Elementary?
23.2% of students at Bamber Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (507) 328-3030
- Area population (ZIP 55902)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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