Overview

Dakota Middle School is a public school in Rochester, MN. It is one of 18 middle schools in Rochester Public School District.

School Rating

Dakota Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Minnesota with the same grade levels.
3/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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STUDENT LIFE

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STUDENT LIFE

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STUDENT LIFE

About the School


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Neighborhood

5501 65th Street Northwest
Rochester, MN 55901
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Nearby Schools

  • 8 /10
    George W. Gibbs Elementary School
    0.95 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Holy Spirit School
    1.31 miles
    Private; PK-5
  • NA
    Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool
    1.35 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Children's Place Nursery School
    1.69 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Ambassador Academy
    2.14 miles
    Private; 1-5
  • NA
    Seeds of Wisdom Christian Academy
    2.46 miles
    Private; K-6
  • 6 /10
    Overland Elementary School
    2.48 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    New Horizon Academy-40th Ave
    2.58 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Bright Horizons Chldrns Dcc
    2.73 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Byron Elementary School
    5.98 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • 9 /10
    Kasson-Mantorville Senior High School
    10.57 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Mayo Senior High School
    8.04 miles
    Public district; 8-12
  • 9 /10
    Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School
    12.38 miles
    Public district; 3-6
  • 9 /10
    Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High School
    14.82 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    George W. Gibbs Elementary School
    0.95 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Byron Senior High School
    6.03 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School
    10.37 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 8 /10
    Pine Island Secondary
    8.43 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Folwell Elementary School
    6.2 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5