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#1430 of 1,992 schools in MN
Falcon Ridge Middle
Middle School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
12900 JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE RD, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falcon Ridge Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falcon Ridge Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Highlands MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,207 | Compare → |
| Dakota Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| 917 TeaEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 254 | 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
- #29 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
Falcon Ridge Middle is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falcon Ridge Middle
Falcon Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 987 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falcon Ridge Middle
What grades does Falcon Ridge Middle serve?
Falcon Ridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Falcon Ridge Middle?
Falcon Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falcon Ridge Middle rank in MN?
Falcon Ridge Middle ranks #1,430 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Falcon Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Falcon Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Falcon Ridge Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falcon Ridge Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Falcon Ridge Middle a charter school?
No, Falcon Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falcon Ridge Middle a Title I school?
No, Falcon Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falcon Ridge Middle?
33.3% of students at Falcon Ridge 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
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (952) 431-8760
- 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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