Below Average
#1627 of 1,992 schools in MN
Dakota Meadows Middle School
Middle School · Mankato Public School District · North Mankato, MN
A Mankato Public School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8741, North Mankato, MN 56002
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dakota Meadows Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota Meadows Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,006/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Meadows Middle School is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Meadows Middle School
Dakota Meadows Middle School is a public middle school in North Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 886 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Meadows Middle School
What grades does Dakota Meadows Middle School serve?
Dakota Meadows Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dakota Meadows Middle School?
Dakota Meadows Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Meadows Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Meadows Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Meadows Middle School rank in MN?
Dakota Meadows Middle School ranks #1,627 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dakota Meadows Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Meadows Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dakota Meadows Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dakota Meadows Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dakota Meadows Middle School a charter school?
No, Dakota Meadows Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Meadows Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dakota Meadows Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Meadows Middle School?
32.5% of students at Dakota Meadows Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Nicollet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (507) 387-5077
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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