Valley Middle School of STEM

900 GARDEN VIEW DR
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

www.district196.org/

1,076 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/.

1,076

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Middle School of STEM
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	196
Black	254
Asian	52
Two or More	87
American Indian	6

White
481 (44.7 %)
Black
254 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
196 (18.2 %)
Two or More
87 (8.1 %)
Asian
52 (4.8 %)
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://www.district196.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,076
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 6 352

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 356