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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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
Top Rankings
Dakota Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dakota Ridge School's student population of 107 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dakota Ridge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dakota Ridge School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1772 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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 #1772 out of 1,860 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 84%.
How many students attend Dakota Ridge School?
107 students attend Dakota Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dakota Ridge School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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
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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