The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rosemount Middle
Rosemount Middle School serves grades six through eight as part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district, a large suburban system south of the Twin Cities. The school sits in a rapidly growing community where heavy industry, agricultural research, and residential subdivisions coexist. The city describes itself as combining a small-town atmosphere with metropolitan access, and that mix is reflected in the school’s setting.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that places the school on the lower end of economic disadvantage relative to many public schools in the region. The school is a regular public middle school, not a charter or magnet, operating on a traditional grade configuration.
State assessment results for the most recent school year show reading proficiency levels that are solid in sixth grade and then dip slightly in seventh and eighth grades. Math proficiency runs a similar pattern, with the strongest showing in seventh grade and slightly lower results in sixth and eighth. Science results, tested only in eighth grade, are lower than reading and math, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school. Because the state assessment changed in science for this testing year, direct comparisons with prior years are not possible.
Compared with other middle schools across Dakota County, Rosemount Middle School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. That positions the school well above the typical middle school in the county for academic performance, though it is worth noting the county includes a wide range of outcomes. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Housing in the area around the school is priced at a level that is above the Minnesota statewide median for single-family homes, and rents are similarly elevated relative to national benchmarks. The estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is higher than the estimated rent, underscoring the financial commitment required to buy in this community. The neighborhood is growing fast; the city’s population has climbed steadily since the 2020 census, with hundreds of new homes under construction and more industrial and commercial land reserved for future development. That growth means the school is drawing from a community in transition, with many families arriving in new subdivisions.
The school’s district has made a few noteworthy changes in recent years that directly affect families. A new elementary school, Emerald Trail, opened in Rosemount, which shifted attendance boundaries and expanded capacity for the grades that feed into this middle school. The district also launched a full-time virtual school option called 196Online, giving families a permanent online alternative. A past operating referendum generates a substantial share of the district’s general fund from local property taxes, meaning local voters have a direct hand in funding class sizes, staffing, and programs. That financial structure is a fixed part of the district’s budget and affects property tax bills.
For a family considering Rosemount Middle School, the academic picture is positive relative to other schools in the county, with a clear concentration of students performing at or above grade level in reading and math, though science is an area where the school has room to improve. The student body is not economically diverse to an extreme degree, but the share of students receiving meal assistance is noticeable. The housing market in Rosemount is active and expensive, which shapes who can afford to live in the attendance zone. The district’s recent investments in new physical and virtual capacity signal that the system is planning for continued enrollment growth. Parents who value a traditional middle school experience in a fast-growing suburban community with above-average test scores will find this school a strong fit. Those concerned about science outcomes or looking for a more economically diverse student body may want to ask the school directly about instructional supports in those areas.
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