- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, MN
Dakota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dakota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273180005406
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dakota Middle School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dakota Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180005406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Dakota Middle School held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 273180005406 · Rochester, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 36.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Dakota Middle School held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dakota Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- This school
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- Willow Creek M
Willow Creek Middle
864 students
What this shows Dakota Middle School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dakota Middle School compares
Dakota Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.8:1 | ▲ 133% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.8:1
students per teacher
- 133% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 18.8%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Dakota Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dakota Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dakota Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dakota Middle School
How many students attend Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School has 921 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 1,003 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dakota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dakota Middle School is 36.8:1, which is 133% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dakota Middle School?
33.7% of students at Dakota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dakota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dakota Middle School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dakota Middle School rank among middle schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Dakota Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Dakota Middle School, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.