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Scott Highlands Middle School vs. Dakota Hills Middle School

Should you attend Scott Highlands Middle School or Dakota Hills Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Scott Highlands Middle School
14011 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dakota Hills Middle School
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Dakota Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,207 students in grades 6-8, Scott Highlands Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,181 students in grades 6-8, Dakota Hills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,207 students
1,181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dakota Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott Highlands Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Hills Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dakota Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott Highlands Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#595 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#205 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott Highlands Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dakota Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MN)
59%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dakota Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scott Highlands Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dakota Hills Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
411
380
Grade 7 Students
398
391
Grade 8 Students
398
410

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dakota Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dakota Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dakota Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dakota Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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