Enrollment
46
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savage, MN
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 87/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270729002639
👥 S:T ratio 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Ridge Middle School earns 87/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 87
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729002639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Ridge Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Ridge Middle School
Eagle Ridge Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Savage, Minnesota, enrolling 46 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.2:1, Eagle Ridge Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Minnesota schools and 92% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 73.7% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 46 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 23 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 31 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 46 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students) and Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students) alongside Eagle Ridge Middle School.
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 Eagle Ridge Middle School compares
Eagle Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.2:1 | ▼ 92% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 72% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.2:1
students per teacher
- 92% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,149
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 26.1%
White 19.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 8.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Eagle Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, which includes Eagle Ridge Middle School.
$17,149
Per student
+12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Eagle Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~46 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Middle School?
Eagle Ridge Middle School has 46 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savage, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle School is 1.2:1, which is 92% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 92% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Ridge Middle School?
73.7% of students at Eagle Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Savage, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Ridge Middle School?
Eagle Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 87/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Savage, 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 Savage on the city page.
Is Eagle Ridge Middle School a good school?
Eagle Ridge Middle School earns 87/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Eagle Ridge Middle School, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students), Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students), and William Byrne Elementary (569 students). See the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district page for the complete list.
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