Is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School a good school?

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks 130 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School are 46% Asian, 24% African American, 24% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Summary:

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is a public charter elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving 828 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the highly-ranked Hopkins Public School District.

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with exceptional academic performance. Students excel on state assessments, with 71.67% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (46.26%), African American (24.28%), and White (23.79%) students, outperforms nearby schools like Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway and Creek Valley Elementary. Notably, the school's Asian and English Language Learner students rank among the top in the state.

Compared to surrounding Edina Public School District and Eden Prairie Public School District schools, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically diverse student population. This diversity, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, makes it a standout institution in the Minnetonka area and a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

11111 Bren Rd W
Minnetonka, MN 55343-8888

(952) 746-7760

District: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,377

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 828

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

46.3%

African American:

24.3%

White:

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.3%), African American (24.3%), White (23.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School employs 55.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is $9,377.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School 130^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 16^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2013	90.35	17^th	824	97.9%
2014	88.26	23^rd	826	97.2%
2015	91.70	9^th	840	98.9%
2016	88.94	25^th	848	97.1%
2017	80.42	108^th	853	87.3%
2018	88.54	31^st	847	96.3%
2019	91.72	16^th	870	98.2%
2021	93.26	16^th	869	98.2%
2022	90.95	27^th	858	96.9%
2023	90.67	33^rd	845	96.1%
2024	81.26	130^th	881	85.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	96.46	4^th	242	98.3%
2022	83.45	13^th	256	94.9%
2023	95.98	4^th	276	98.6%
2024	56.06	89^th	303	70.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	68.31	201^st	728	72.4%
2019	89.25	24^th	740	96.8%
2021	78.99	82^nd	683	88.0%
2022	64.78	201^st	663	69.7%
2023	70.03	184^th	774	76.2%
2024	46.80	448^th	793	43.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	89.47	18^th	774	97.7%
2019	90.52	16^th	787	98.0%
2021	91.52	17^th	783	97.8%
2022	87.09	45^th	799	94.4%
2023	85.84	63^rd	787	92.0%
2024	79.69	119^th	809	85.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.49	58^th	779	92.6%
2019	90.27	18^th	798	97.7%
2021	92.15	13^th	784	98.3%
2022	90.02	24^th	808	97.0%
2023	92.18	11^th	799	98.6%
2024	78.45	144^th	826	82.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.16	5^th	134	96.3%
2019	90.15	10^th	136	92.6%
2021	94.42	2^nd	88	97.7%
2022	93.09	9^th	131	93.1%
2023	94.47	5^th	128	96.1%
2024	92.74	10^th	154	93.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.05	43^rd	266	83.8%
2019	90.04	13^th	283	95.4%
2021	79.85	30^th	227	86.8%
2022	81.12	33^rd	282	88.3%
2023	82.31	21^st	279	92.5%
2024	50.63	139^th	310	55.2%

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Rank History for White students at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	86.69	31^st	712	95.6%
2019	93.38	7^th	722	99.0%
2021	76.49	121^st	710	83.0%
2022	89.38	20^th	725	97.2%
2023	87.12	42^nd	712	94.1%
2024	86.86	40^th	730	94.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	210	7	22	6	2	0	5	252
2012	359	17	70	11	1	0	4	462
2013	287	14	90	11	0	0	11	413
2014	233	26	132	8	2	0	13	414
2015	210	32	150	7	3	0	12	414
2016	210	31	150	6	4	0	12	413
2017	274	104	307	17	4	0	26	732
2018	279	136	372	12	6	1	20	826
2019	252	128	403	14	6	1	22	826
2020	228	127	421	15	5	1	30	827
2021	200	138	443	11	3	1	29	825
2022	186	158	424	11	3	1	36	819
2023	197	201	383	20	3	1	23	828

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	252	15.2	16.5	14.3
2012	462	21.3	21.6	11.3
2013	413	30.6	13.4	11.6
2014	414	24.0	17.2	15.5
2015	414	25.0	16.5	15.7
2016	413	25.0	16.5	16
2017	732	44.8	16.3	18
2018	826	48.4	17.0	18.6
2019	826	48.2	17.1	16.1
2020	827	47.9	17.2	13.9
2021	825	52.3	15.7	14.7
2022	819	52.9	15.4	13.6
2023	828	55.6	14.8	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	252	15.2	16.5	14.3
2012	462	21.3	21.6	11.3
2013	413	30.6	13.4	11.6
2014	414	24.0	17.2	15.5
2015	414	25.0	16.5	15.7
2016	413	25.0	16.5	16
2017	732	44.8	16.3	18
2018	826	48.4	17.0	18.6
2019	826	48.2	17.1	16.1
2020	827	47.9	17.2	13.9
2021	825	52.3	15.7	14.7
2022	819	52.9	15.4	13.6
2023	828	55.6	14.8	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,377

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 845 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	88.4	84.6	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	88.4	84.6	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	76.1	72.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	76.1	72.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	93.5	77.4	16.1%
4th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	93.5	77.4	16.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	78.3	69.1	9.1%
4th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	78.3	69.1	9.1%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	85.4	73.7	11.7%
5th Grade Math (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	85.4	73.7	11.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	82.5	80.4	2.1%
5th Grade Reading (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	82.5	80.4	2.1%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School)	78.8	68.6	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School)	78.8	68.6	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	826	828	0.2%
African American	128	201	57%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	403	383	5%
Hispanic	14	20	42.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	252	197	21.8%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.1%	25.5%	9.4%

Schools Near Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School	Public, Charter	K-5	11111 Bren Rd W	Minnetonka	55343	Hennepin County	Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 746-7760	828	56	14.8	25.5%	197 (23.8%)	201 (24.3%)	20 (2.4%)	383 (46.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.8%)	81.3	130^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.2%		90.7	33^rd of 845 public elementary schools	96.1%	97	79.0	77.5	58.4	71.7	63.0	61.6	64.0	62.9	55.9	55.9	$9,377
Creek Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	6401 Gleason Rd	Edina	55439	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 848-3200	612	43	14.1	21.4%	396 (64.7%)	71 (11.6%)	37 (6.0%)	68 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.4%)	89	56^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.6%		83.7	106^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.5%	50	86.5	74.8	71.0	77.6	66.7	70.7	78.0	71.7	59.0	59.0	$13,783
Forest Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13708 Holly Rd	Eden Prairie	55346	Hennepin County	Eden Prairie Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 975-8600	527	37	14.3	38.7%	239 (45.4%)	121 (23.0%)	48 (9.1%)	56 (10.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (11.4%)	89.2	54^th of 881 public elementary schools	93.9%		77.1	178^th of 845 public elementary schools	78.9%	124	80.7	64.8	79.2	75.6	73.8	64.8	75.3	71.8	74.0	74.0	$13,814
Glen Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Woodridge Rd	Minnetonka	55345	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 988-5200	455	30	15.2	26.2%	343 (75.4%)	59 (13.0%)	18 (4.0%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.9%)	66.9	287^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.4%		76.8	182^nd of 845 public elementary schools	78.5%	105	62.7	66.2	38.6	55.5	56.7	52.3	65.7	58.4	51.4	51.4	$13,509
Alice Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Minnetonka Mills Rd	Hopkins	55343	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-4200	515	35	14.8	62.9%	188 (36.5%)	168 (32.6%)	89 (17.3%)	11 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (10.7%)	23.6	703^rd of 881 public elementary schools	20.2%		25.3	652^nd of 845 public elementary schools	22.8%	51	43.8	23.3	16.3	29.6	41.1	21.9	44.2	34.4	31.0	31.0	$15,052
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Highway 7	Hopkins	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-4300	462	40	11.4	64.7%	152 (32.9%)	191 (41.3%)	70 (15.2%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	18.2	734^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.7%		14.4	726^th of 845 public elementary schools	14.1%	8	31.1	38.9	8.0	25.6	35.1	41.7	20.0	31.9	14.0	14.0	$17,904
Xinxing Academy	Public	K-5	1001 Highway 7	Hopkins	55305	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 988-4300	299	13	23.4	11.4%	163 (54.5%)	11 (3.7%)	27 (9.0%)	47 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (17.1%)	86.1	78^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.1%		88.6	52^nd of 845 public elementary schools	93.8%	26	97.1	91.7	58.3	83.9	64.7	73.3	66.7	69.2	47.2	47.2	$9,012
VirtualEDU ELementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	5300 Glenwood Ave	Golden Valley	55422	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 988-4050	42	1	42.0	69.0%	12 (28.6%)	21 (50.0%)	2 (4.8%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)				10.0				20.0
Countryside Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Benton Ave S	Edina	55436	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 848-4700	606	47	12.8	16.8%	428 (70.6%)	63 (10.4%)	43 (7.1%)	31 (5.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.3%)	89.7	43^rd of 881 public elementary schools	95.1%		89.3	47^th of 845 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	86.3	85.2	69.0	80.2	67.0	73.2	78.0	72.9	56.0	56.0	$12,358
Gatewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14900 Gatewood Dr	Minnetonka	55345	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 988-5250	413	34	12.0	65.4%	133 (32.2%)	173 (41.9%)	51 (12.3%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.6%)	15	759^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.8%		25.6	651^st of 845 public elementary schools	23.0%	108	32.7	24.5	19.3	25.3	28.9	24.5	28.1	27.2	26.3	26.3	$15,506

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