Dakota Middle School serves 967 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dakota Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dakota Middle School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
51%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dakota Middle School?
967 students attend Dakota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dakota Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dakota Middle School offer ?
Dakota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dakota Middle School part of?
Dakota Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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