Excellent
#113 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Elementary School · Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School · Minnetonka, MN
A charter elementary school in Minnetonka, MN where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11111 BREN RD W, Minnetonka, MN 55343
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), 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
$82,415
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The International School of Minnesota LlcPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Agape Christi AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Creek Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 590 | 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.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is listed in EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, serving approximately 826 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School serve?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School rank in MN?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks #113 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School a charter school?
Yes, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School a Title I school?
No, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
27.0% of students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (952) 746-7760
- Area population (ZIP 55343)
- 26,482
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 55343; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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