Enrollment
944
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dickinson, ND
Dickinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380003800887
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickinson Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickinson Middle School
Dickinson Middle School is a large middle school in Dickinson, North Dakota, enrolling 944 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of North Dakota schools and 70% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.7% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 944 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dickinson 1 spends $14,801 per pupil, 20% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 944 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students) and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students) alongside Dickinson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dickinson Middle School compares
Dickinson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 70% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 27% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 97% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Dickinson Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson 1, which includes Dickinson Middle School.
$14,801
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.9%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dickinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heart River Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dickinson Middle School
How many students attend Dickinson Middle School?
Dickinson Middle School has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dickinson, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 70% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dickinson Middle School?
20.7% of students at Dickinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson Middle School?
Dickinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickinson Middle School rank among public schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Dickinson, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dickinson on the city page.
Is Dickinson Middle School a good school?
Dickinson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Dickinson Middle School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (387 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.
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