Dakota Middle School vs Elton Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students
Elton Hills Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Dakota Middle School Rochester, Minnesota | Elton Hills Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 266 | #805 of 923 |
| National rank | #2849 of 15,369 | #34029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 921 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 36.9).
- •Dakota Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 57.8%).
- •Dakota Middle School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 308.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Middle School better than Elton Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 36.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dakota Middle School and Elton Hills Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Middle School: 921. Elton Hills Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Middle School and Elton Hills Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Middle School is 80th of 266 and Elton Hills Elementary School is 805th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).