Dakota Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rochester, Minnesota 55901 · Rochester Public School District
#80 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota
#2849 of 15,369 nationally
About Dakota Middle School
Dakota Middle School is a public middle located in Rochester, in the Rochester Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 921 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 80th of 266 ranked middle schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 921.
There are 29 schools in Rochester; Dakota Middle School ranks 8th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Dakota Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gibbs Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 1.5 km away
Overland Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.0 km away
Gage Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 6.2 km away
John Adams Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students · 6.4 km away
Elton Hills Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 7.0 km away
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 7.4 km away
Bishop Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 7.6 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
228 students · 8.1 km away
John Marshall High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students · 8.2 km away
Washington Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Middle
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students
Forest Lake Area Middle School
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
916 students
New Prague Middle School
New Prague · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
Brooklyn Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Shakopee West Middle School
Shakopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Middle School a good school?
Dakota Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 266 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dakota Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Middle School ranks #80 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota and #2849 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dakota Middle School?
Dakota Middle School had 921 students in 2025.
Is Dakota Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Dakota Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dakota Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dakota Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.