Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Levi P. Dodge Middle School's student population of 692 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Levi P. Dodge Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Levi P. Dodge Middle School's ranking?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School is ranked #964 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Levi P. Dodge Middle School often compared to?
Levi P. Dodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Boeckman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
692 students attend Levi P. Dodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Levi P. Dodge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Levi P. Dodge Middle School offer ?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Levi P. Dodge Middle School part of?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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