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Dakota Middle School

5501 65Th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901, United States

+1 (507) 328-4530

http://dakota.rochesterschools.org/o/da

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Dakota Middle School Overview

About This School

Dakota Middle School is a public middle in Rochester, Minnesota, serving 921 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 45% in ELA, 41% in math, and 43% in science. The school maintains a staff with an average teacher salary of $67,296. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 49% White, 19% Black, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, and 9% Two or More Races.

921

Total Students

Grade 6-8

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Student-Teacher Ratio

N/A full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Olmsted County

Students per Counselor

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Dakota Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 50%State Avg: 48%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 44%State Avg: 42%

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Science

Class Information

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

Students per Counselor

Dakota Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$67,296

City Avg: $66,824

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor:1

Dakota Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.14%

Male

48.86%

Female

Total Enrollment: 921 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White49.08%

Hispanic8.69%

Asian13.9%

Black18.78%

Two or More Races9.01%

Native American0.54%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota Middle School

Q: What is Dakota Middle School?

A: Dakota Middle School is a middle public located in Rochester.

Q: How many students attend Dakota Middle School?

A: Dakota Middle School has approximately 921 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about Dakota Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dakota Middle School - Rochester, MN

Quick Facts about Dakota Middle School
School Name	Dakota Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	5501 65Th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901, Rochester, MN
County	Olmsted County
Phone	+1 (507) 328-4530
Total Students	921
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers	0
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota Middle School

What is Dakota Middle School?

Dakota Middle School is a middle public located in Rochester.

How many students attend Dakota Middle School?

Dakota Middle School has approximately 921 students enrolled.

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