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Hidden Valley Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 597 students

 

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Posted January 5, 2011

Hidden Valley is a great school. My son is in 2nd grade and has had nothing but a wonderful experience so far. All the teachers have been great! Our daughter will be starting kindergarten there in the fall and we are looking foward to it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2010

Excellent teachers who are very dedicated to their students. It is no wonder that the Science teacher at this school won the state's teaching award last year. There are so many other teachers that equally deserve recognition for their hard work and involvement at this school An outstanding principal, and a strong PTO that supports every student event. We are very happy that our daughter attends this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2008

This school is top notch! The teachers are extremely dedicated and hard working. This school has faced many challenges in recent years but has not lost sight of their vision. I would highly recommend this school to other parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2008

Great school, great environment, great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

This school is struggling and has gone downhill in the past 5 years. I'm currently looking for other school districts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

I'm happy to see what the kids are learning in Kindergarten day by day . Thank you
—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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
35%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners62%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant69%
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 Students68%
Female75%
Male64%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant68%
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%
Female69%
Male78%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Economically non-disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English87%
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

Reading

All Students81%
Female82%
Male78%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant81%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
62%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
52%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%
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 Students50%
Female53%
Male46%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners31%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant54%
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 Students46%
Female49%
Male44%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners23%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant46%

Science

All Students45%
Female47%
Male43%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant45%
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 Students58%
Female56%
Male61%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners8%
Proficient in English66%
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 44% 74%
Hispanic 21% 7%
Black 20% 9%
Asian 10% 6%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jon Bonneville
Fax number
  • (952) 707-3802

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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13875 Glendale Ave
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