Dakota Middle School
Reported Enrollment
967
students
District
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5501 65TH ST NW, ROCHESTER, MN, 55901
School District
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 273180005406
- District ID
- 2731800
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
967 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Dakota Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Olmsted County has 68 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 48 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Dakota Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Olmsted County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Dakota Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
967 students
Dakota Middle School reports 967 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 8 other middle schools in Olmsted County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 503 students.
9 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 543 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
48 district schools
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT lists 20 primary, 6 middle, 14 high, 8 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
20
Middle
6
High
14
Other
8
Nearby context inside ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Dakota Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Dakota Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Dakota Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Dakota Middle School with nearby schools?
Dakota Middle School should be compared with 9 middle schools in Olmsted County, plus other schools in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Dakota Middle School?
Before using Dakota Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Part of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dakota Middle School is one of 48 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 17,492 students across 48 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
48
Reported Enrollment
17,492
48 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- BAMBER VALLEY ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BISHOP ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Rochester Phoenix AcademyKG–12 · OtherListed only
- CHURCHILL ELEMENTARYPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- ELTON HILLS ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FOLWELL ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FRANKLIN ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Montessori at Franklin ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- GAGE ELEMENTARYPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HOOVER ELEMENTARY3–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
WILLOW CREEK MIDDLE
KELLOGG MIDDLE
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
BYRON MIDDLE SCHOOL
STEWARTVILLE MIDDLE
Olmsted County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 68 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.