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#1559 of 1,992 schools in MN
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Dakota Middle School
Middle School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN
A Rochester Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5501 65TH ST NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 32 schools in Rochester.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dakota 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,430
Median home value
$290,000
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrairiecareEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| John Adams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Rochester Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–9 | 4.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Kellogg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 781 | Compare → |
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.
Rochester Public School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #22 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dakota Middle School is listed in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dakota Middle School
Dakota Middle School is a public middle school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 1,003 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 53% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dakota Middle School
What grades does Dakota Middle School serve?
Dakota Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,003 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dakota Middle School rank in MN?
Dakota Middle School ranks #1,559 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dakota Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dakota Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dakota Middle School a charter school?
No, Dakota Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dakota Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dakota Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dakota Middle School?
43.1% of students at Dakota 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
- 1,003
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (507) 328-4530
- Area population (ZIP 55901)
- 58,260
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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