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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

Minnesota · Public School District
20
Schools
7,822
Students
$19,425
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
65.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
83.7%
Graduation Rate
-2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools is a public school district in Minnesota serving 7,822 students across 20 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,425 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagle Ridge Middle School06–0857
Joseph Nicollet Middle School06–0878
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diamondhead Ready to LearnPK–PK28
EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM & SERVICESPK–PK168
LEARNERS CENTER04–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,425+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
32%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal
13.1%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,822
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.7%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,425 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,822 students.
What is the graduation rate for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools spend per student?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools spends $19,425 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
65% of students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
No, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools serve?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.