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#516 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 26% in state

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies

Elementary School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN

A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14455 DIAMOND PATH, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$15,334
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Dakota Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–120.1 mi107Compare →
First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.2 mi254Compare →
Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.1 mi678Compare →
917 TeaEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–121.3 mi34Compare →

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
#9 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

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies

What grades does Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies serve?

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies?

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies?

The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies rank in MN?

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies ranks #516 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies's MySchoolScout rating?

Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies a charter school?

No, Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies a Title I school?

No, Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies?

30.2% of students at Diamond Path EL Sch of Intl Studies 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 – 5th
Enrollment
676
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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