Enrollment
1,184
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dakota Hills Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dakota Hills Middle
Dakota Hills Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Eagan, Minnesota, enrolling 1,184 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,184 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Dakota Hills Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dakota Hills Middle compares
Dakota Hills Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Dakota Hills Middle.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dakota Hills Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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