Chippewa Middle School vs Valley Middle School of STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Middle School
North Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,093 students
Valley Middle School of STEM
Apple Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | Chippewa Middle School North Oaks, Minnesota | Valley Middle School of STEM Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 266 | #161 of 266 |
| National rank | #1227 of 15,369 | #5491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,093 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 51% |
| city | North Oaks | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 60.0).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Chippewa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Valley Middle School of STEM does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.9).
- •Chippewa Middle School is the larger school with 1,093 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 Chippewa Middle School better than Valley Middle School of STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Middle School ranks higher (81.6 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 Chippewa Middle School and Valley Middle School of STEM?
About 42 km in a straight line, between North Oaks and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Middle School: 1,093. Valley Middle School of STEM: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Middle School and Valley Middle School of STEM rank in Minnesota?
Chippewa Middle School is 16th of 266 and Valley Middle School of STEM is 161st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).