Dakota Hills Middle vs Hastings Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 23 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
Hastings Middle School
Hastings · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,183 students
| Measure | Dakota Hills Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Hastings Middle School Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 266 | #51 of 266 |
| National rank | #1703 of 15,369 | #2116 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,184 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | Eagan | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 76.3).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 27.6%).
- •Hastings Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •Dakota Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 1,183.
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 Hastings Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Hills Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dakota Hills Middle and Hastings Middle School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Hills Middle: 1,184. Hastings Middle School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Hills Middle and Hastings Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Hills Middle is 35th of 266 and Hastings Middle School is 51st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).