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Valley Middle School of STEM

900 GARDEN VIEW DR, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,076
Students
Total enrolled
$16,310
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,076 students in grades 06–08 in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,310 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Valley Middle School of STEM is a very large middle in APPLE VALLEY, Minnesota, serving grades 06–08 with 1,076 students. The district invests $16,310 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Valley Middle School of STEM

1,076
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
61
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution574 male · 502 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 516 students
Student Composition
45%
18%
24%
8%
Asian5%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black24%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273239001383

Academic Outcomes at Valley Middle School of STEM

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55124

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,310Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,310
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,177
Student Support$3,099
Administration$1,957
Operations$2,447
Other$1,631
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,310 spent per student, an estimated $7,226 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
29%
State government
62.9%
Local (property tax)
28.5%
Federal programs
8.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
East Lake Elementary SchoolGREENLEAF ELEMENTARYECHO PARK LEADERSHIP ENGINEER/TECHROSEMOUNT ELEMENTARY
+15 more
↓
Middle
ROSEMOUNT MIDDLESCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLEDAKOTA HILLS MIDDLEFALCON RIDGE MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
ROSEMOUNT SENIOR HIGHEASTVIEW SENIOR HIGHEAGAN SENIOR HIGHAPPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDakota County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN →
Phone: (952)431-8300
NCES ID: 273239001383
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in APPLE VALLEY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
High
ROSEMOUNT SENIOR HIGH
2,425 students · 09–12
● 54 opp21% FRL
High
EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGH
2,308 students · 09–12
● 48 opp28% FRL
High
EAGAN SENIOR HIGH
2,171 students · 09–12
● 51 opp23% FRL
High
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH
1,893 students · 09–12
● 48 opp54% FRL
Mid
ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE
1,205 students · 06–08
● 54 opp20% FRL
Mid
SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE
1,184 students · 06–08
● 48 opp28% FRL
Mid
DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE
1,158 students · 06–08
● 51 opp17% FRL
Mid
FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE
970 students · 06–08
● 48 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
900 GARDEN VIEW DR, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.