Dakota Hills Middle

Dakota Hills Middle serves 1,181 students in grades 6 through 8 in Eagan, Minnesota, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 across 64 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide at #484 out of 2,027 Minnesota schools. Academically, Dakota Hills Middle demonstrates strong performance with an impressive 8.8 out of 10 academic score.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and Reading, with 69% achieving proficient or above levels, while 59% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping middle schoolers build essential academic foundations during these crucial transitional years. The school draws from an affluent community in the 55123 zip code, where the median household income reaches $131,344 and 65% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a remarkably low poverty rate of just 1.7% and median home values around $416,100, the area reflects a highly educated, economically stable population of approximately 27,821 residents. Dakota Hills Middle operates within Eagan's small city environment, providing students with both suburban amenities and a strong sense of community that supports their educational journey through the middle school years.