Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bamber Valley Elementary School's student population of 733 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bamber Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bamber Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bamber Valley Elementary School is ranked #648 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bamber Valley Elementary School?
733 students attend Bamber Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bamber Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bamber Valley Elementary School?
Bamber Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bamber Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bamber Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bamber Valley Elementary School part of?
Bamber Valley Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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