Excellent
#202 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 10% in state
Oak Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Lakeville Area Schools · Lakeville, MN
A Lakeville Area Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8640 165TH ST W, Lakeville, MN 55044
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Hills Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Hills Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average649/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeville), 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
$140,612
Median home value
$464,500
Median rent
$1,730/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55044; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Southview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Huddleston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Cedar Park Elementary Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 725 | 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.
Lakeville Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Hills Elementary is listed in Lakeville Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Hills Elementary
Oak Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakeville, MN, part of Lakeville Area Schools, serving approximately 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Hills Elementary
What grades does Oak Hills Elementary serve?
Oak Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Hills Elementary?
Oak Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hills Elementary rank in MN?
Oak Hills Elementary ranks #202 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Oak Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Oak Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hills Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hills Elementary?
26.6% of students at Oak Hills Elementary 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (952) 232-2500
- Area population (ZIP 55044)
- 63,280
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 55044; 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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