Indian Mounds Elementary vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 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 Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Indian Mounds Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota | Valley View Middle Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 923 | #229 of 266 |
| National rank | #29740 of 50,301 | #11344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Mounds Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 32.8).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 75.5%).
- •Indian Mounds Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Valley View Middle is the larger school with 647 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Mounds Elementary ranks higher (43.3 vs 32.8 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 Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Mounds Elementary: 388. Valley View Middle: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Mounds Elementary and Valley View Middle rank in Minnesota?
Indian Mounds Elementary is 757th of 923 and Valley View Middle is 229th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).