Dakota Ridge School

4629 144th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
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Bottom 50%
Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dakota Ridge 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dakota Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Dakota Ridge School's student population of 107 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
107 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1608 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
45%
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20-29%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
2%
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
24%
12%
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White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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≤20%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota Ridge School's ranking?
Dakota Ridge School is ranked #1608 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Ridge School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Ridge School is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge School?
107 students attend Dakota Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dakota Ridge School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Ridge School?
Dakota Ridge School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Ridge School offer ?
Dakota Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dakota Ridge School part of?
Dakota Ridge School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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