Serving 828 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's student population of 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
46%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
24%
12%
White
24%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is ranked #38 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
828 students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School part of?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is part of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School District.
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