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Valentine Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 657 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 9, 2011

My son has attended VHES for kindergarten and first grade, and we have been extremely pleased with his teachers, quality of instruction and supportive school community. The principal does an excellent job of fostering a positive academic environment. Our son's teachers have done an excellent job of providing enrichment opportunities in areas where he excels, and we appreciate that the school is ethnically and economically diverse. There are two areas in which I believe Mounds View schools are lacking: world language and social studies instruction in the lower grades. They do begin Spanish instruction in the fourth grade, but it is at such a minimal frequency as to be barely useful. VHES is not our neighborhood school, but we chose to send our son there after touring several area schools - both in the Mounds View district and in neighboring districts. While it is quite convenient to my husband's workplace, it is also the school that we felt would do the best job of meeting our child's needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2011

Valentine Hills staff and administration have been extremely supportive of our family. We recently moved to the area and our 2nd grader had a tough time adjusting. The principal as well as his teachers met with us on several occasions in order to create the best solution for our family. By the end of the year he had adjusted and is now making excellent progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2010

My son lost all of 2nd grade at Valentine hills. Kindergarten and 1st grade he had great teachers but because he ended up with a bad teacher in 2nd grade all education was lost to him. Unfortunately, the admin staff were not supportive when we asked for help. New school and new year, hoping and trying to catch up now in 3rd grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2010

Both my kids love this school because the teachers really try to help them understand the materials and excel. My daughter and son's math skills and reading skills have excelled since they have transfered to Valentine Hills.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

amazing school with excellent staff. beautiful neighborhoods surrounding. near to parks lakes colleges. somewhat diverse student body
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

92 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students71%
Female83%
Male62%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students74%
Female72%
Male77%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female74%
Male79%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners28%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female72%
Male58%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
Female46%
Male70%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant56%

Science

All Students58%
Female52%
Male67%
Black13%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 76%
Black 13% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
Hispanic 7% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1770 County Rd E2 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
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Phone: (651) 621-7800

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