Dakota Middle School serves 921 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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 921 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
921 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
55 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dakota Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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?
921 students attend Dakota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dakota Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
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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