DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN school district, located in EAGAN, MN with about 1,116 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE School, located in Eagan, Minnesota, is a prominent member of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for maintaining a strong academic focus within a supportive suburban environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and literacy, while also providing a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal development during the critical middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger District 196 community, which is widely regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and innovative teaching practices. Dakota Hills prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging partnership between staff, parents, and the local community to help students succeed. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, Dakota Hills aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE at (651) 683-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.