Dodge Center’s public schools outscore 62% of Minnesota districts
On-time graduation in Dodge Center runs at 98%, above the Minnesota average (83%). The grade covers the public school district serving Dodge Center, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dodge Center’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1584 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dodge Center’s, its schools beat 55%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 51% and 45% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota (the state reports Dodge Center’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,427 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Triton Middle School, then Triton High School. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Grace Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dodge Center’s grade
B: better than 62% of Minnesota school districts, #166 of 274 Minnesota towns. Graduation is above the Minnesota average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dodge Center, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Dodge Center
Triton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 384 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Dodge Center
Triton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Dodge Center
Triton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Dodge Center
Triton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Dodge Center
Triton High School
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Dodge Center
Triton High School
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Dodge Center
Triton High School
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Dodge Center
Triton High School
Grades 9–12 · 283 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Dodge Center’s public schools are run by Triton School District, which also serves Ashland, Claremont, Claremont and Concord and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Dodge Center vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Dodge Center’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Center | B | Triton |
| Wasioja | — | Triton |
| Ashland | — | Triton |
All 2 neighbors share Triton with Dodge Center, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Dodge Center
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Dodge Center’s schools
Are Dodge Center’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Minnesota: the public schools Dodge Center children attend outscore 62% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #166 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dodge Center in?
Triton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 889 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Dodge Center kids go to high school?
Triton High School, with 283 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Dodge Center’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Triton School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Dodge Center spend per student?
$14,427 in Triton School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Dodge Center?
Yes: Grace Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–2, 21 students).
Parents talk
What Dodge Center families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Dodge Center → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.