Bamber Valley Elementary School

2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bamber Valley Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Bamber Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bamber Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#479 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bamber Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
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White
65%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bamber Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Bamber Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bamber Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #479 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bamber Valley Elementary School?
633 students attend Bamber Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bamber Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bamber Valley Elementary School?
Bamber Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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