Success Academy Bloomington Middle vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Success Academy Bloomington Middle
Bloomington · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
63 students
Valley View Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Success Academy Bloomington Middle Bloomington, Minnesota | Valley View Elementary Bloomington, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 266 | #902 of 923 |
| National rank | #12786 of 15,369 | #45487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 63 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 63 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Success Academy Bloomington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 19.0).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 90.5%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.0).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 63.
- •Success Academy Bloomington Middle is a charter school while Valley View Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Success Academy Bloomington Middle better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Success Academy Bloomington Middle ranks higher (25.4 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 Success Academy Bloomington Middle and Valley View Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle: 63. Valley View Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Success Academy Bloomington Middle and Valley View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Success Academy Bloomington Middle is 246th of 266 and Valley View Elementary is 902nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).