Below Average
#1641 of 1,992 schools in MN
917 Tea
School · Intermediate School District 917 · Apple Valley, MN
An Intermediate School District 917 school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5800 - 149TH STREET WEST, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 917 Tea score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 917 Tea sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,354
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$1,676/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Valley Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 1.2 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Dakota Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| 917 DashEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Intermediate School District 917
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $62,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
917 Tea is listed in INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 917 Tea
917 Tea is a public school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Intermediate School District 917, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 917 Tea
What grades does 917 Tea serve?
917 Tea serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend 917 Tea?
917 Tea has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 917 Tea?
The student-teacher ratio at 917 Tea is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 917 Tea rank in MN?
917 Tea ranks #1,641 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is 917 Tea's MySchoolScout rating?
917 Tea has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 917 Tea?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 917 Tea has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is 917 Tea a charter school?
No, 917 Tea is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 917 Tea a Title I school?
No, 917 Tea is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 917 Tea?
61.8% of students at 917 Tea qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.6%
- Phone
- (952) 707-4075
- Area population (ZIP 55124)
- 55,675
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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