Needs Improvement
#1904 of 1,992 schools in MN
Dakota Valley Learning Center
School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
4679 144TH STREET WEST, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in Apple Valley.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota Valley Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| 917 TeaEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Apple ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 14 | 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
- #36 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 Valley Learning Center is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Valley Learning Center
Dakota Valley Learning Center is a public school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,904 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Valley Learning Center
What grades does Dakota Valley Learning Center serve?
Dakota Valley Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dakota Valley Learning Center?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Valley Learning Center is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Valley Learning Center rank in MN?
Dakota Valley Learning Center ranks #1,904 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dakota Valley Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Valley Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dakota Valley Learning Center a charter school?
No, Dakota Valley Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Valley Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Dakota Valley Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Valley Learning Center?
39.2% of students at Dakota Valley Learning Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (952) 388-1900
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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