Very Good
#573 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
Dakota Hills Middle
Middle School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Eagan, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4183 BRADDOCK TR, Eagan, MN 55123
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota Hills Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dakota Hills Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagan), 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
$134,265
Median home value
$442,000
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Falcon Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| Friendly Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Convent of the Visitation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 524 | 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.
Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #10 of 36
- District spending per student
- $15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Hills Middle is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Hills Middle
Dakota Hills Middle is a public middle school in Eagan, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 1,181 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Hills Middle
What grades does Dakota Hills Middle serve?
Dakota Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dakota Hills Middle?
Dakota Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Hills Middle is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Hills Middle rank in MN?
Dakota Hills Middle ranks #573 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dakota Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dakota Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Hills Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dakota Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Dakota Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Dakota Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Hills Middle?
17.7% of students at Dakota Hills Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (651) 683-6800
- Area population (ZIP 55123)
- 27,288
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 55123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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