EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eden Prairie Public School District is a city-based district in Hennepin County, Minnesota, serving 8,939 students across 12 schools: 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The district employs 611 teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.9% from the prior year, suggesting relative stability. Academic performance data indicates proficiency levels above state averages in both measured subjects. Math proficiency reached 45.8% compared to the state average of 37.2%, while reading proficiency stood at 56.6% against a state average of 43.6%. This represents approximately 8.6 percentage points above state math performance and 13 percentage points above state reading performance.

Chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 26.5%, indicating that roughly one in four students may be missing substantial instructional time. The student population reflects demographic diversity, with no single group comprising a majority. The district is 48.5% White, 18.3% Black, 11.1% Hispanic, and 13.6% Asian, with remaining students identifying with other racial or ethnic categories. This composition differs from many Minnesota districts with higher concentrations in single demographic categories, suggesting a relatively integrated school environment across racial and ethnic lines.