Falcon Ridge Middle

Summary:

Falcon Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 970 students. The school is part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district, which is ranked 100 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falcon Ridge Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 55.26% White, 13.2% African American, 17.22% Hispanic, and 5.26% Asian students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30-35% of Minnesota middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 121 out of 545 schools. Falcon Ridge Middle performs particularly well for Asian and Native American students, ranking in the top 20 and top 5 schools in Minnesota, respectively, for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students is more mixed, with rankings ranging from the top 40 to the bottom 30% of schools.

While Falcon Ridge Middle has generally maintained a strong ranking among Minnesota middle schools, its performance has declined slightly in recent years, dropping from a ranking of 77 in 2015-2016 to 121 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds is significantly lower than its overall performance, ranking in the bottom 40% of Minnesota middle schools. Falcon Ridge Middle generally outperforms nearby schools like Valley Middle School of STEM and Black Hawk Middle, but lags behind high-performing schools like Dakota Hills Middle and Rosemount Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
       Apple Valley, MN  55124-8159


(952) 431-8760

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,226 Help


Feeder schools for Falcon Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Greenleaf Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  970

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
17.2%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Falcon Ridge Middle ranks better than 77.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Falcon Ridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Middle is 15.9, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falcon Ridge Middle is $12,226, which is the 3rd highest among 6 middle schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falcon Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Falcon Ridge Middle 121st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Falcon Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 100th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Falcon Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.26 27th 387 93.0%
2005 80.16 55th 396 86.1%
2006 80.12 52nd 406 87.2%
2007 80.56 49th 403 87.8%
2008 79.27 51st 409 87.5%
2009 78.92 29th 230 87.4%
2010 77.43 67th 454 85.2%
2011 77.71 74th 478 84.5%
2012 77.46 68th 469 85.5%
2013 81.25 60th 488 87.7%
2014 82.62 52nd 490 89.4%
2015 80.06 69th 516 86.6%
2016 78.03 77th 508 84.8%
2017 78.20 83rd 523 84.1%
2018 75.98 91st 518 82.4%
2019 71.63 131st 533 75.4%
2021 63.37 166th 521 68.1%
2022 69.44 134th 520 74.2%
2023 62.69 177th 529 66.5%
2024 72.87 121st 545 77.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.77 25th 114 78.1%
2019 65.13 41st 120 65.8%
2021 54.11 48th 97 50.5%
2022 59.76 47th 131 64.1%
2023 61.60 36th 107 66.4%
2024 63.83 34th 116 70.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.37 31st 109 71.6%
2019 43.86 60th 120 50.0%
2021 66.40 14th 102 86.3%
2022 43.23 62nd 130 52.3%
2023 41.23 71st 133 46.6%
2024 27.95 142nd 158 10.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 70th 253 72.3%
2019 50.28 140th 282 50.4%
2021 47.75 127th 260 51.2%
2022 61.02 89th 288 69.1%
2023 51.22 132nd 298 55.7%
2024 66.87 72nd 307 76.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 211th 401 47.4%
2019 40.94 267th 415 35.7%
2021 42.69 229th 399 42.6%
2022 48.39 200th 404 50.5%
2023 29.05 336th 459 26.8%
2024 40.47 290th 473 38.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.88 2nd 30 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.82 85th 436 80.5%
2019 74.46 89th 439 79.7%
2021 64.16 127th 443 71.3%
2022 66.73 128th 467 72.6%
2023 58.49 175th 455 61.5%
2024 70.16 113th 474 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.15 92nd 438 79.0%
2019 63.97 159th 454 65.0%
2021 55.74 186th 437 57.4%
2022 66.12 141st 476 70.4%
2023 60.84 163rd 464 64.9%
2024 69.28 120th 479 74.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.07 19th 108 82.4%
2019 83.79 20th 112 82.1%
2021 72.46 23rd 87 73.6%
2022 88.01 16th 110 85.5%
2023 89.97 12th 116 89.7%
2024 83.87 19th 111 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.23 30th 137 78.1%
2019 56.61 62nd 148 58.1%
2021 64.80 36th 141 74.5%
2022 66.48 38th 162 76.5%
2023 42.86 90th 164 45.1%
2024 51.44 72nd 179 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.38 89th 163 45.4%
2019 40.10 99th 171 42.1%
2021 32.56 114th 156 26.9%
2022 32.63 136th 188 27.7%
2023 38.50 105th 178 41.0%
2024 57.34 60th 186 67.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.29 5th 55 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Falcon Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.84 41st 428 90.4%
2019 78.61 55th 428 87.1%
2021 68.03 104th 422 75.4%
2022 76.44 56th 438 87.2%
2023 66.16 116th 436 73.4%
2024 77.34 60th 440 86.4%
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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.

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Open Quote Teachers do not form relationships. Some of the worst teachers I've ever been around and I've been in education over 20 years.
There was no curriculum for sixth grade and admin even admitted this.
Administrators not willing to work with you, extremely defensive.
TRULY- do your child a favor and skip this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 31, 2012

Open Quote As a parent of an 8th grader here, we have found the education outstanding. The teachers were very good, personable and well prepared. Our child had multiple opportunities to be involved in music groups during her activity periods which allowed her to take other options (foreign language) as an elective. Band program is outstanding! Have known families with children who had special needs and they found FRMS to be very supportive. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, July 6, 2009

Open Quote This place was like the 7th level of hell. Five years later I still have problems driving by it. The worst part is that I know I am not the only one who feels this way. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Falcon Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1163 25 43 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1247
1999 1185 35 56 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1300
2000 1183 32 60 23 7 n/a n/a 0 1305
2001 1127 40 57 19 8 n/a n/a 0 1251
2002 1098 45 57 32 9 n/a n/a 0 1241
2003 1098 45 57 32 9 n/a n/a 0 1241
2004 1093 60 59 40 7 n/a n/a 0 1259
2005 1045 60 65 50 6 n/a n/a 0 1226
2006 1037 75 68 51 4 n/a n/a 0 1235
2007 976 85 70 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1200
2008 943 82 67 57 7 n/a n/a 0 1156
2009 914 91 72 59 8 n/a n/a 0 1144
2010 893 98 82 74 9 n/a n/a 0 1156
2011 861 88 86 82 6 0 11 0 1134
2012 850 91 97 91 4 0 10 0 1143
2013 828 91 92 113 0 0 22 0 1146
2014 776 83 102 114 3 0 33 0 1111
2015 718 77 102 114 6 0 35 0 1052
2016 696 87 85 141 3 0 43 0 1055
2017 678 107 85 141 3 0 64 0 1078
2018 662 138 77 146 5 1 86 0 1115
2019 628 138 72 149 5 1 90 0 1083
2020 611 147 68 168 3 3 80 0 1080
2021 578 157 71 160 4 3 75 0 1048
2022 501 165 58 154 4 3 77 0 962
2023 536 128 51 167 3 0 85 0 970

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 Falcon Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1247 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 1300 84.8 15.3 4.2
2000 1305 79.6 16.4 7.7
2001 1251 70.1 17.8 7.7
2002 1241 68.7 18.1 6.3
2003 1241 68.7 18.1 6.3
2004 1259 73.8 17.1 7
2005 1226 75.8 16.2 10
2006 1235 72.4 17.1 10.8
2007 1200 70.3 17.1 12.1
2008 1156 66.6 17.4 13.2
2009 1144 67.6 16.9 16.5
2010 1156 71.9 16.0 16.6
2011 1134 64.9 17.4 20
2012 1143 57.1 19.9 17.8
2013 1146 58.7 19.4 23
2014 1111 60.1 18.4 23.8
2015 1052 59.0 17.8 21.2
2016 1055 51.0 20.6 23.8
2017 1078 53.9 20.0 23.6
2018 1115 52.5 21.2 26.1
2019 1083 54.6 19.8 27.5
2020 1080 55.5 19.4 29.3
2021 1048 47.4 22.1 21
2022 962 57.4 16.7 22.7
2023 970 60.7 15.9 34.9

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 Falcon Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1247 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 1300 84.8 15.3 4.2
2000 1305 79.6 16.4 7.7
2001 1251 70.1 17.8 7.7
2002 1241 68.7 18.1 6.3
2003 1241 68.7 18.1 6.3
2004 1259 73.8 17.1 7
2005 1226 75.8 16.2 10
2006 1235 72.4 17.1 10.8
2007 1200 70.3 17.1 12.1
2008 1156 66.6 17.4 13.2
2009 1144 67.6 16.9 16.5
2010 1156 71.9 16.0 16.6
2011 1134 64.9 17.4 20
2012 1143 57.1 19.9 17.8
2013 1146 58.7 19.4 23
2014 1111 60.1 18.4 23.8
2015 1052 59.0 17.8 21.2
2016 1055 51.0 20.6 23.8
2017 1078 53.9 20.0 23.6
2018 1115 52.5 21.2 26.1
2019 1083 54.6 19.8 27.5
2020 1080 55.5 19.4 29.3
2021 1048 47.4 22.1 21
2022 962 57.4 16.7 22.7
2023 970 60.7 15.9 34.9

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 Falcon Ridge Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,226

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falcon Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 529 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Falcon Ridge Middle)54.941.4
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)58.945.8
 13.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Falcon Ridge Middle)6149.6
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)66.357.8
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Falcon Ridge Middle)5238.6
 13.4%
   7th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)58.747.3
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Falcon Ridge Middle)58.845.9
 12.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)61.552.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Falcon Ridge Middle)74.341.6
 32.7%
   8th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)64.848.4
 16.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Falcon Ridge Middle)63.649.7
 13.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)63.252.4
 10.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Falcon Ridge Middle)54.427.5
 26.8%
   8th Grade Science (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)55.538.6
 16.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1083970
 10.4%
African American138128
 7.2%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian7251
 29.2%
Hispanic149167
 12.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White628536
 14.6%
Two or More Races9085
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%34.9%
 7.4%


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Falcon Ridge Middle ranks 121st of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Falcon Ridge Middle are 55% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 970 students attended Falcon Ridge Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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