How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dakota Meadows Middle School | St. Peter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Mankato, MN | Saint Peter, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 852 | 617 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.4% | 33.2% |
| 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 | St. Peter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,091 | $15,513 |
| District | Mankato Area Public Schools | St. Peter Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dakota Meadows Middle School | St. Peter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 67.3% |
| African American | 8.8% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 19.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dakota Meadows Middle School | St. Peter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 460:1 | 640:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 14.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 44 | 23 |
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.