Serving 101 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dakota Ridge School's student population of 101 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dakota Ridge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Ridge School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1733 out of 1,773 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 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dakota Ridge School?
The graduation rate of Dakota Ridge School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge School?
101 students attend Dakota Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dakota Ridge School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dakota Ridge School?
Dakota Ridge School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dakota Ridge School offer ?
Dakota Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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