Falcon Ridge Middle

Falcon Ridge Middle serves 987 students in grades 6-8 in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 and 60 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 49th percentile among Minnesota middle schools, placing it in the middle range of the state's educational landscape with room for academic growth. Academically, 52% of students perform at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 43% achieve proficiency in mathematics.

These results indicate the school is working to strengthen student achievement across core subject areas. The relatively manageable class sizes, reflected in the student-teacher ratio, provide opportunities for more individualized attention as students navigate these critical middle school years. The school serves a well-established community in Dakota County, where the median household income is $97,588 and nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 5.9%, with median home values around $333,300, reflecting the area's suburban stability. Falcon Ridge Middle sits in Apple Valley's large suburban setting, serving families in an economically stable community that values education. The school operates within a supportive demographic environment that provides a solid foundation for continued academic development and student growth.