VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/vvms

647 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley View Middle School, located at 8900 Portland Avenue in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a key component of the Bloomington Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The facility is strategically situated to serve the local community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at fostering personal growth and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley View is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive school culture. The school integrates technology and modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the transition to high school, while also providing robust student services and support systems. With a dedicated faculty and a diverse student body, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and positive relationships that extend well beyond the classroom.

647

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	283
Black	158
Asian	25
Two or More	59
American Indian	9

Hispanic
283 (43.7%)
Black
158 (24.4%)
White
113 (17.5%)
Two or More
59 (9.1%)
Asian
25 (3.9%)
American Indian
9 (1.4%)

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:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)681-5800
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/vvms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 223

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 224