Below Average
#1832 of 1,992 schools in MN
Dakota Ridge School
School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4629 144TH ST W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dakota Ridge School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dakota Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 917 IdeaEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #35 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 Ridge School is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Ridge School
Dakota Ridge School is a public school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,832 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Ridge School
What grades does Dakota Ridge School serve?
Dakota Ridge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge School?
Dakota Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Ridge School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Ridge School rank in MN?
Dakota Ridge School ranks #1,832 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dakota Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Ridge School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dakota Ridge School a charter school?
No, Dakota Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Dakota Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Ridge School?
65.4% of students at Dakota Ridge School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (952) 423-7619
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 55124)
- 55,675
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 55124; 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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