School Overview
Valley Middle School, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a prominent educational institution within the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196). Serving students in the middle school grades, the school is situated in a residential area at 900 Garden View Drive. As part of one of Minnesota's largest and most highly regarded school districts, Valley Middle is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while providing a supportive environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the transition between elementary and high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities and extracurricular activities. By fostering a culture of community and high expectations, Valley Middle aims to prepare its students for future success in the district’s high school programs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the school maintains an active presence through the official District 196 website at http://www.district196.org/.
1,090
Total Students
68.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Middle School of STEM
Demographic Student Count
White447
Hispanic212
Black246
Asian47
Two or More132
American Indian6
  • White
    447 (41.0%)
  • Black
    246 (22.6%)
  • Hispanic
    212 (19.4%)
  • Two or More
    132 (12.1%)
  • Asian
    47 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone: (952)431-8300
Website: http://vmss.district196.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86
Grades Taught
Grade 6 386
Grade 7 352
Grade 8 352

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley Middle School of STEM
Grade Student Count
Grade 6386
Grade 7352
Grade 8352
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley Middle School of STEM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51547.2%
Male57552.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)