Valley Middle School of STEM
1,090 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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/.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 447 |
| Hispanic | 212 |
| Black | 246 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More | 132 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White447 (41.0%)
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Black246 (22.6%)
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Hispanic212 (19.4%)
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Two or More132 (12.1%)
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Asian47 (4.3%)
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American Indian6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 386 |
| Grade 7 | 352 |
| Grade 8 | 352 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 515 | 47.2% |
| Male | 575 | 52.8% |
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