Serving 34 students in grades 6-8, Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Middle School's student population of 34 students has declined by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
41%
12%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Middle School is ranked #1314 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee East Middle School, Harriet Bishop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Middle School?
34 students attend Eagle Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eagle Ridge Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Middle School?
Eagle Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Middle School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eagle Ridge Middle School part of?
Eagle Ridge Middle School is part of Burnsville Public School District.
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