FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE

12900 JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE RD
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

frms.district196.org/

1,088 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Falcon Ridge Middle School, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a key component of the highly regarded Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus is centrally located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, positioning it as a foundational resource for families within the surrounding community.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that balances core academics with social-emotional growth. By participating in District 196, Falcon Ridge benefits from a district-wide commitment to excellence, utilizing a diverse curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and technological literacy. Through its various programs, extracurricular activities, and focus on student development, Falcon Ridge Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride while maintaining high standards of instructional quality.

1,088

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	171
Black	129
Asian	54
Two or More	109
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (56.4%)
Hispanic
171 (15.7%)
Black
129 (11.9%)
Two or More
109 (10.0%)
Asian
54 (5.0%)
American Indian
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(952)431-8760
Website:	http://frms.district196.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,088
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 378

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 363