Apple Valley Senior High vs Valley Middle School of STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley Senior High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
Valley Middle School of STEM
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Senior High Apple Valley, Minnesota | Valley Middle School of STEM Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 433 | #161 of 266 |
| National rank | #6395 of 16,910 | #5491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,999 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Middle School of STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 57.6).
- •Apple Valley Senior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Apple Valley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Valley Middle School of STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 45.4%).
- •Valley Middle School of STEM does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Apple Valley Senior High is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 1,090.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Valley Senior High better than Valley Middle School of STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Middle School of STEM ranks higher (60.0 vs 57.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Apple Valley Senior High and Valley Middle School of STEM?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Senior High: 1,999. Valley Middle School of STEM: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Senior High and Valley Middle School of STEM rank in Minnesota?
Apple Valley Senior High is 220th of 433 and Valley Middle School of STEM is 161st of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).