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#1977 of 1,992 schools in MN
Valley View Elementary
Elementary School · Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Columbia Heights, MN
A Columbia Heights Public School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 49TH AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
78.2%
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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia Heights), 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
$75,141
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55421; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Voyageurs Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.6 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia Heights Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View Elementary is listed in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Elementary
Valley View Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,977 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% 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 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary is 17.7:1. 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 #1,977 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Valley View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% 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?
78.2% 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (763) 528-4205
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55421; 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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