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#198 of 451 schools in ND

Top 44% in state

Dickinson Middle School

Middle School · Dickinson 1 · Dickinson, ND

A Dickinson 1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

444 4th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$14,515
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Dickinson Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dickinson 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dickinson), 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

$81,008

Median home value

$269,200

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8PK–121.7 mi114Compare →
Trinity Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.0PK–121.7 mi562Compare →
Trinity Elementary North SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–121.7 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Dickinson 1

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dickinson Middle School is listed in DICKINSON 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dickinson Middle School

Dickinson Middle School is a public middle school in Dickinson, ND, part of Dickinson 1, serving approximately 869 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dickinson Middle School

What grades does Dickinson Middle School serve?

Dickinson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dickinson Middle School?

Dickinson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dickinson Middle School rank in ND?

Dickinson Middle School ranks #198 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Dickinson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dickinson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Dickinson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickinson Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Dickinson Middle School a charter school?

No, Dickinson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dickinson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dickinson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickinson Middle School?

29.3% of students at Dickinson 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
869
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 58601)
29,680
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
34.1
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.
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 58601; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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