Dakota Hills Middle vs Deerwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Hills Middle
Eagan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,184 students
Deerwood Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Dakota Hills Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Deerwood Elementary Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 266 | #194 of 923 |
| National rank | #1703 of 15,369 | #5660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,184 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.6 vs 78.8).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 29.4%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.2).
- •Dakota Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 528.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Hills Middle better than Deerwood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dakota Hills Middle and Deerwood Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Hills Middle: 1,184. Deerwood Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Hills Middle and Deerwood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Hills Middle is 35th of 266 and Deerwood Elementary is 194th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).