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#1925 of 1,992 schools in MN
Valley View Elementary
Elementary School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN
A Bloomington Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 E 88TH ST, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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
$77,539
Median home value
$306,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Bloomington ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills -bloomington ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy Twin CitiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Indian Mounds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 354 | 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.
Bloomington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary
Valley View Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,925 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Elementary
What grades does Valley View Elementary serve?
Valley View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Valley View Elementary?
Valley View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Elementary rank in MN?
Valley View Elementary ranks #1,925 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Valley View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Valley View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley View Elementary a charter school?
No, Valley View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valley View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Elementary?
81.7% of students at Valley View 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
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (952) 681-5700
- Area population (ZIP 55420)
- 24,008
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 55420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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