Dakota Hills Middle vs Pinewood Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Pinewood Community Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Dakota Hills Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Pinewood Community Elementary Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 266 | #333 of 923 |
| National rank | #1703 of 15,369 | #9332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,184 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 72.9).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 22%).
- •Pinewood Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.2).
- •Dakota Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 519.
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 Pinewood Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Hills Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 72.9 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 Pinewood Community Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Hills Middle: 1,184. Pinewood Community Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Hills Middle and Pinewood Community Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Hills Middle is 35th of 266 and Pinewood Community Elementary is 333rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).