How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dakota Meadows Middle School | Futures Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Mankato, MN | North Mankato, MN |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 852 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.5% | 68.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dakota Meadows Middle School | Futures Sun |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,259 | $13,259 |
| District | Mankato Public School District | Mankato Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dakota Meadows Middle School | Futures Sun |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 52.4% |
| African American | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 28.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dakota Meadows Middle School | Futures Sun |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | - |
| Counselor Ratio | 426:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.7% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 44 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.