Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District
School District · Burnsville, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,594
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,594
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#146 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,393
+$2,785 vs Minnesota median
District size
7,594 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools ranks #146 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harriet Bishop Elementary (8.4/10), Gideon Pond Elementary (8.2/10), and William Byrne Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriet Bishop Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Gideon Pond Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | William Byrne Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Edward Neill Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Vista View Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Rahn Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | One91 Virtual Academy Secondary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sky Oaks Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Burnsville Alternative High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Hidden Valley Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools is a Burnsville, Minnesota school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 7,594 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $17,393 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harriet Bishop Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools with test data.
Schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
18 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Burnsville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 525
- District spending per student
- $17,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
The average composite rating for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools's district-level spending was $17,393 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Harriet Bishop Elementary is the highest-rated school in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Across schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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