Kennedy High School 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.
Kennedy High School
Bloomington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students
Valley View Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Kennedy High School Bloomington, Minnesota | Valley View Middle Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 433 | #229 of 266 |
| National rank | #11528 of 16,910 | #11344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,578 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 32.8).
- •Kennedy High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Kennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 73.1%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 647.
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 Kennedy High School better than Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy High School ranks higher (37.7 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 Kennedy High School and Valley View Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy High School: 1,578. Valley View Middle: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy High School and Valley View Middle rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy High School is 362nd of 433 and Valley View Middle is 229th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).