Bamber Valley Elementary

Summary:

Bamber Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and strong academic performance, this school stands out in the Rochester Public School District.

Bamber Valley Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 64.13% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 41.83% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th-grade reading, where 73.64% of students were proficient or better, compared to 55.95% for the district and 57.45% for the state. Additionally, the school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 538th position out of 870 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the 186th position out of 881 schools in 2023-2024.

While Bamber Valley Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Rochester Public School District, it is worth noting that Folwell Elementary had even stronger academic performance, with 67.88% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math. Additionally, the school's performance for African American students has been more mixed, with the school ranking 231st out of 283 Minnesota elementary schools in 2018-2019 for this subgroup. However, the school's overall success, diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that it is effectively meeting the needs of its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2001 Bamber Valley Rd SW
       Rochester, MN  55902-8888


(507) 328-3030

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,066 Help


Students who attend Bamber Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willow Creek Middle
High:    Mayo Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.4%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Compare Details Bamber Valley Elementary ranks better than 78.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bamber Valley Elementary is 17.2. 14 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bamber Valley Elementary is $11,066. 14 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bamber Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bamber Valley Elementary 186th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bamber Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bamber Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.81 88th 674 86.9%
2004 65.76 230th 676 66.0%
2005 60.37 296th 685 56.8%
2006 74.48 142nd 756 81.2%
2007 69.31 216th 777 72.2%
2008 72.93 163rd 781 79.1%
2009 71.99 108th 434 75.1%
2010 70.50 227th 803 71.7%
2011 52.91 477th 814 41.4%
2012 55.88 456th 820 44.4%
2013 55.17 439th 824 46.7%
2014 49.69 509th 826 38.4%
2015 43.39 580th 840 31.0%
2016 48.23 529th 848 37.6%
2017 51.13 498th 853 41.6%
2018 63.12 349th 847 58.8%
2019 47.51 538th 870 38.2%
2021 55.87 427th 869 50.9%
2022 60.96 360th 858 58.0%
2024 76.04 186th 881 78.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 147th 242 39.3%
2019 15.98 237th 239 0.8%
2021 23.38 164th 175 6.3%
2022 33.68 185th 256 27.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.61 307th 463 33.7%
2019 12.02 487th 515 5.4%
2021 26.44 341st 417 18.2%
2022 39.34 325th 500 35.0%
2024 46.12 310th 572 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.22 604th 728 17.0%
2019 11.92 691st 740 6.6%
2021 19.81 580th 683 15.1%
2022 28.42 509th 663 23.2%
2024 51.75 395th 793 50.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 286th 774 63.0%
2019 46.48 507th 787 35.6%
2021 56.42 380th 783 51.5%
2022 57.60 378th 799 52.7%
2024 68.65 250th 809 69.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 380th 779 51.2%
2019 46.13 507th 798 36.5%
2021 50.45 447th 784 43.0%
2022 61.07 328th 808 59.4%
2024 78.79 140th 826 83.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 15th 134 88.8%
2019 67.91 50th 136 63.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.69 86th 266 67.7%
2019 23.98 231st 283 18.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.33 135th 220 38.6%
2019 19.01 202nd 219 7.8%
2021 19.70 136th 153 11.1%
2022 31.43 154th 209 26.3%
2024 77.16 33rd 249 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bamber Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.88 221st 712 69.0%
2019 53.70 344th 722 52.4%
2021 61.94 238th 710 66.5%
2022 62.24 249th 725 65.7%
2024 58.49 286th 730 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, March 1, 2024

Open Quote Great school. The faculty really cares about the kids. The teachers do a great job making learning fun! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bamber Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 903 6 38 4 2 n/a n/a 0 953
1995 893 11 35 9 3 n/a n/a 0 951
1996 893 11 35 9 3 n/a n/a 0 951
1997 831 11 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 805 6 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1999 794 6 21 8 1 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 752 13 24 5 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 744 16 33 8 3 n/a n/a 0 804
2002 681 20 31 10 3 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 681 20 31 10 3 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 699 103 69 33 5 n/a n/a 0 909
2005 687 94 73 31 4 n/a n/a 0 889
2006 683 70 82 49 2 n/a n/a 0 886
2007 727 76 80 70 2 n/a n/a 0 955
2008 753 56 90 62 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2009 789 60 90 65 1 n/a n/a 0 1005
2010 635 75 72 119 1 n/a n/a 0 902
2011 594 89 88 137 4 0 9 0 921
2012 546 76 91 160 3 0 19 0 895
2013 501 52 89 164 3 2 28 0 839
2014 531 48 78 174 1 0 33 0 865
2015 525 55 73 178 0 0 40 0 871
2016 505 51 83 178 0 0 40 0 857
2017 517 50 75 169 0 0 45 0 856
2018 526 67 77 169 1 0 54 0 894
2019 516 46 68 156 0 0 50 0 836
2020 526 45 69 154 3 1 59 0 857
2021 455 40 65 141 3 0 60 0 764
2022 460 44 51 114 3 0 61 0 733
2023 414 18 51 90 3 0 57 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bamber Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 953 35.7 26.7 3.3
1995 951 40.7 23.4 4.4
1996 951 40.7 23.4 4.4
1997 871 40.6 21.5 3.6
1998 843 n/a 0.0 4.3
1999 830 40.5 20.5 3.4
2000 796 43.6 18.3 5.5
2001 804 44.0 18.3 5.8
2002 745 40.7 18.3 6.7
2003 745 40.7 18.3 6.7
2004 909 50.7 17.9 20.4
2005 889 49.4 18.0 21.6
2006 886 49.3 18.0 21.7
2007 955 50.9 18.8 20.9
2008 961 51.9 18.5 18.9
2009 1005 58.4 17.2 20
2010 902 45.4 19.8 31
2011 921 50.9 18.0 36.5
2012 895 52.0 17.2 38.8
2013 839 53.8 15.5 39.6
2014 865 54.4 15.8 36.2
2015 871 55.0 15.8 36.5
2016 857 56.0 15.3 33.8
2017 856 57.8 14.7 34.1
2018 894 57.4 15.5 34.2
2019 836 56.3 14.8 32.4
2020 857 49.1 17.4 30
2021 764 46.9 16.2 28.1
2022 733 45.5 16.0 29.9
2023 633 36.6 17.2 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bamber Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 953 35.7 26.7 3.3
1995 951 40.7 23.4 4.4
1996 951 40.7 23.4 4.4
1997 871 40.6 21.5 3.6
1998 843 n/a 0.0 4.3
1999 830 40.5 20.5 3.4
2000 796 43.6 18.3 5.5
2001 804 44.0 18.3 5.8
2002 745 40.7 18.3 6.7
2003 745 40.7 18.3 6.7
2004 909 50.7 17.9 20.4
2005 889 49.4 18.0 21.6
2006 886 49.3 18.0 21.7
2007 955 50.9 18.8 20.9
2008 961 51.9 18.5 18.9
2009 1005 58.4 17.2 20
2010 902 45.4 19.8 31
2011 921 50.9 18.0 36.5
2012 895 52.0 17.2 38.8
2013 839 53.8 15.5 39.6
2014 865 54.4 15.8 36.2
2015 871 55.0 15.8 36.5
2016 857 56.0 15.3 33.8
2017 856 57.8 14.7 34.1
2018 894 57.4 15.5 34.2
2019 836 56.3 14.8 32.4
2020 857 49.1 17.4 30
2021 764 46.9 16.2 28.1
2022 733 45.5 16.0 29.9
2023 633 36.6 17.2 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bamber Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,066

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bamber Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 360th of 858 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bamber Valley Elementary)66.260.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)64.556
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Bamber Valley Elementary)48.245.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)54.947.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Bamber Valley Elementary)63.360.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Bamber Valley Elementary)47.846.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)52.448.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Bamber Valley Elementary)49.752.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5243.1
 9%
5th Grade Reading (Bamber Valley Elementary)62.462.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)62.359.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.859.4
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Bamber Valley Elementary)46.354.3
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)44.946.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.950
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students836633
 24.3%
African American4618
 60.9%
American Indian03
Asian6851
 25%
Hispanic15690
 42.3%
Pacific Islander00
White516414
 19.8%
Two or More Races5057
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%25.8%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Bamber Valley Elementary.

Students at Bamber Valley Elementary are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Bamber Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willow Creek Middle
High : Mayo Senior High

Bamber Valley Elementary ranks 186th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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