The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastview Elementary
Eastview Elementary is a K-5 regular public school serving a section of Lakeville, part of the Lakeville Area Schools district. The school serves a large enrollment for an elementary building, and one thing that stands out immediately is its solid academic performance combined with a notable grade-level dip. State test results show that students in third and fourth grade post strong proficiency rates in both math and reading. The fifth grade continues that strength in reading, but math proficiency falls off noticeably, and science proficiency is a clear soft spot, sitting well below where you might expect given the earlier grades’ performance. A parent moving a child into Eastview for fifth grade may want to ask the school how it supports transition years in math and how science instruction is structured.
The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Asian population and smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. About a modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is low compared to many schools nationally. The school is a regular public school within a district that serves a large and growing suburb.
Lakeville itself is an outer-ring exurb roughly a 20-mile drive south of both downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, anchored along Interstate 35. The city combines family-oriented residential subdivisions with a significant industrial presence, most notably the Airlake Industrial Park, which is one of the state's largest contiguous industrial parks. The historic downtown offers some walkable dining and shopping, but the broader built environment is car-dependent suburban. The city is growing fast, among the fastest in the Twin Cities metro area, and that growth is reshaping school assignments. The school district opened a ninth elementary school in fall 2024, and at the start of 2026 the board approved attendance area adjustments for elementary and middle schools that took effect for the 2026-27 school year. Families moving into the Eastview attendance zone should verify that their specific address still maps to Eastview, as boundary changes redrew which neighborhoods feed which elementary and middle schools. High school boundaries were not affected.
The overall proficiency index for Eastview, combining all tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Dakota County. That is a straightforward strength. The district operates a range of programs and school options across its elementary, middle, and high school levels, which is worth noting for families who may later want to explore choices within the system.
Civil rights data, program offerings, and staffing information for Eastview were not provided. A parent interested in special education services, English learner support, or extracurricular access should ask the school directly. The school’s enrollment is large, and in a fast-growing district, class sizes and resource allocation are worth a conversation.
Housing in Lakeville is priced well above the national median, and rents are also elevated, reflecting the area’s desirability as a family-oriented suburb. The unemployment rate has been stable, and median household income is high, consistent with a community of professionals, trade workers, and commuters. The local economy is broad, anchored by the school district itself, Post Consumer Brands, an Amazon fulfillment center, and a range of manufacturers and distributors in the industrial park.
Eastview Elementary offers a strong academic foundation for most of its grade levels, with the fifth-grade math and science results being a specific matter a parent may want to explore. The school sits within a fast-growing district that is actively adjusting boundaries and adding capacity. For a family settled in Lakeville and looking for a high-performing elementary school with a large, diverse student body and a supportive suburban setting, Eastview is a clear fit.
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