At a glance
Reported students
921
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
265
Dakota Middle School: 921 reported students.
What the reported data says about Dakota Middle School
Dakota Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rochester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rochester Public School District. NCES reports 921 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.1%) and Black (18.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dakota Middle School
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black18.8%
- Asian13.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Rochester Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Adams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
867 reported students
Willow Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
864 reported students
Kellogg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
769 reported students
Middle School ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
31 reported students
Gibbs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
675 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Public schools near Dakota Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 867 | 4 mi |
| Kellogg Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 769 | 5.8 mi |
| Byron Middle School Middle · Byron Public School District | 06–08 | 577 | 7 mi |
| Middle School ALC Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 31 | 7.4 mi |
| Pine Island Middle Middle · Pine Island Public School District | 05–08 | 464 | 8.8 mi |
| Willow Creek Middle School Middle · Rochester Public School District | 06–08 | 864 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Middle School
What grades does Dakota Middle School serve?
Dakota Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rochester Public School District.
How many students attend Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School reported 921 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment.
Is Dakota Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dakota Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dakota Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dakota Middle School in?
Dakota Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District, based in Rochester, MN, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dakota Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Adams Middle School (4 mi), Kellogg Middle School (5.8 mi), Byron Middle School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.