Indian Mounds Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Mounds Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Valley View Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Indian Mounds Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Valley View Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 923 | #902 of 923 |
| National rank | #29740 of 50,301 | #45487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Mounds Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 19.0).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 388.
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 Indian Mounds Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Mounds Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 19.0 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 Indian Mounds Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Mounds Elementary: 388. Valley View Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Mounds Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Indian Mounds Elementary is 757th of 923 and Valley View Elementary is 902nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).