Dakota Middle School vs New Prague Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 96 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
New Prague Middle School
New Prague · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
| Measure | Dakota Middle School Rochester, Minnesota | New Prague Middle School New Prague, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 266 | #32 of 266 |
| National rank | #2849 of 15,369 | #1688 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 921 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Rochester | New Prague |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Prague Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 72.4).
- •New Prague Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 38.1%).
- •New Prague Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 921.
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 New Prague Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Prague Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 72.4 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 New Prague Middle School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Rochester and New Prague in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Middle School: 921. New Prague Middle School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Middle School and New Prague Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Middle School is 80th of 266 and New Prague Middle School is 32nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).