Bamber Valley Elementary School

2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 599 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 50%).
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%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 58%
  • : 52% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : 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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Bamber Valley Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bamber Valley Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
58%
45%
52%
51%
55-59%
41%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
69%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
599 students attend Bamber Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bamber Valley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Bamber Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bamber Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 58%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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