Valley Crossing Elementary, Woodbury MN

Original Research by School Decision on Valley Crossing Elementary

Valley Crossing Elementary is a regular public school in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of South Washington County Schools, a district that spans several suburbs east of the Twin Cities. The school sits in a community that is one of the fastest-growing in the state, shaped by suburban expansion and strong employment in medical, tech, and retail sectors. Woodbury’s built environment is car-dependent, though it maintains an extensive network of paved trails connecting residential neighborhoods, parks, and civic anchors such as the indoor Central Park, the Washington County Library, and a YMCA.

Academically, Valley Crossing Elementary posts results that place it among the highest-performing schools in Washington County. On state assessments, math proficiency rates are strong across the tested grades, with a clear majority of students meeting or exceeding standards. English language arts proficiency also reaches a solid level, with one grade showing particularly high attainment. Science results, available for fifth grade only, are more moderate, a point a parent may want to look into further with the school given that the subject is tested only at that grade level. The overall proficiency index, which combines all tested subjects and grades, lands in the top quartile relative to other districts in the county. The school’s student body is substantial for an elementary, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grades. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is modest, well below the state average, reflecting the area’s overall economic profile.

The student population is predominantly white, with sizable Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial groups represented. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided information, so a parent interested in those supports should ask the school directly. Because Valley Crossing serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.

Housing in Woodbury is expensive, with home values and rents above national benchmarks. The area’s unemployment rate is low and median household income is high, consistent with a community that draws a workforce concentrated in medical, tech, and professional fields. Major employers locally include M Health Fairview, Target Corporation, and 3M. The city is growing at a steady annual rate, with a population that has increased notably since the last census and is projected to continue climbing. That growth means the school may see enrollment pressures over time, though the district’s elementary campuses are scattered throughout residential neighborhoods on separate sites.

The district itself, South Washington County Schools, operates multiple elementary schools across Woodbury and adjacent communities. No recent district-level changes—such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or budget shifts—were confirmed in the available research, so families should consult the district website for current initiatives.

For a family considering Valley Crossing Elementary, the picture is one of strong academic outcomes in a suburban community that is both established and still expanding. The school’s proficiency rates are a clear strength, particularly in math and reading. The peer environment is shaped by the area’s professional demographics, with a relatively low proportion of students in poverty. Woodbury’s extensive trail system and park network provide recreational options, though daily errands and school commutes rely on cars. The housing market is competitive and pricey, so affordability may be a factor. Families seeking a high-performing elementary with a traditional suburban setting and a growing local economy will find a strong match here, while those needing specific services for English learners or special education will want to gather those details directly from the school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 383%

School 83% · District 64% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Grade 478%

School 78% · District 63% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 578%

School 78% · District 53% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 43 pts above state median · ▲ 33 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 370%

School 70% · District 51% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Grade 469%

School 69% · District 51% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 584%

School 84% · District 64% · ▲ 20 pts above district

▲ 30 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Science

Grade 560%

School 60% · District 29% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 30 pts above county median

This schoolSouth Washington County Schools, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income47%Higher-income73%26 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income46%Higher-income71%26 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income59%Higher-income87%28 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income58%Higher-income87%29 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income55%Higher-income80%26 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income59%Higher-income81%22 pp gap