Countryside Elementary vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Valley View Middle
Edina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Edina, Minnesota | Valley View Middle Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #122 of 923 | #8 of 266 |
| National rank | #4098 of 50,301 | #905 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 665 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Edina | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 81.6).
- •Valley View Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 15.9%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 665.
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 Countryside Elementary better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (83.9 vs 81.6 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 Countryside Elementary and Valley View Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Edina and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 665. Valley View Middle: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Valley View Middle rank in Minnesota?
Countryside Elementary is 122nd of 923 and Valley View Middle is 8th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).