Falcon Ridge Middle School

Falcon Ridge Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd,  Apple Valley, MN
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196
3.6
3.2
987 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Noel Mehus
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
28.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
36.9%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
55.3%
Hispanic
17.2%
Black
13.2%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
1.0
5/31/2024
This school teachers were not the nicest. The teachers Tagore the boys the food is foyzen and burnt and looks like rode kill. The baseball field does not even have a fence
4.0 Sophomore
5/1/2020
I went to Falcon for 7th and 8th grade and it was an amazing school. I made amazing friends who are still my friends today. I always felt safe there, the teachers and staff were so supportive, I always understood what was happening in class. I will say, there are always the teachers or people you don't jive well with or get along with but thats part of life. If you need a middle school to send your kid to, Falcon is the place
3.0 NicheUser
8/20/2016
Everything seemed safe. I was never nervous to come to school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/15/2025
I could not be more happy with our experience. My students all had a great experience here. Teachers hold high standards, care a great deal and the administration is very responsive to questions. They hold kids to high standards too. The principal reached out to me when my child was in need before i...
2.0 student
5/14/2025
the teachers here hate kids and only work in schools because they get a kick out of yelling at kids. kids are doing hard drugs at 8 in the morning and the food is terrible. students do not feel safe
2.0 parent
2/15/2022
About 75-80% of the teachers are great and truly care about the students. However, the administration is a complete disaster with very little care given to students. They refer to themselves as babysitters and assume every child is there to give trouble. If there was a new front office/administrator...
5.0 parent
11/18/2021
The teachers are kind and care for the students. Students are given opportunities to be challenged as appropriate.

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Falcon Ridge Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Apple Valley, MN and is served by the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196 in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 987 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Falcon Ridge Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $446,707. Discover additional schools in the area, like School of Environmental Studies, Dakota Ridge School, Eastview Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Falcon Ridge Middle School.

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