Cedar Park Elementary STEM School vs Valley Middle School of STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students
Valley Middle School of STEM
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Cedar Park Elementary STEM School Apple Valley, Minnesota | Valley Middle School of STEM Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 923 | #161 of 266 |
| National rank | #7041 of 50,301 | #5491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 722 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 51% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 60.0).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Cedar Park Elementary STEM School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Valley Middle School of STEM is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 722.
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 Cedar Park Elementary STEM School better than Valley Middle School of STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Park Elementary STEM School ranks higher (76.4 vs 60.0 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 Cedar Park Elementary STEM School and Valley Middle School of STEM?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School: 722. Valley Middle School of STEM: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Park Elementary STEM School and Valley Middle School of STEM rank in Minnesota?
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is 238th of 923 and Valley Middle School of STEM is 161st of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).