Dandan Middle School serves 402 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 100% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dandan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dandan Middle School's student population of 402 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dandan Middle School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
34%
Hispanic
2%
1%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
59%
58%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dandan Middle School?
402 students attend Dandan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dandan Middle School students are Hawaiian, 29% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dandan Middle School?
Dandan Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dandan Middle School offer ?
Dandan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dandan Middle School part of?
Dandan Middle School is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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