How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dakota Ridge School | Scott Highlands Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Apple Valley, MN | Apple Valley, MN |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,228 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.6:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 20.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dakota Ridge School | Scott Highlands Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,314 | $14,314 |
| District | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dakota Ridge School | Scott Highlands Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 53.3% |
| African American | 28.7% | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.8% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dakota Ridge School | Scott Highlands Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 409.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.4% | 21.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.