- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagan, MN
Dakota Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273239000484
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Hills Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Hills Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Dakota Hills Middle held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 273239000484 · Eagan, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,184 enr · 20.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Dakota Hills Middle held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school
Dakota Hills Middle
1,184 students
What this shows Dakota Hills Middle reports 1,184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Hills Middle compares
Dakota Hills Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Dakota Hills Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Hills Middle
How many students attend Dakota Hills Middle?
Dakota Hills Middle has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Hills Middle is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota Hills Middle?
13.7% of students at Dakota Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Hills Middle is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Hills Middle?
Dakota Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dakota Hills Middle rank among public schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Hills Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Eagan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eagan on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Dakota Hills Middle, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.