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PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5501 65th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · (507) 328-4530 · Part of Rochester Public School District
Rochester’s School Grade B− better than 49% of Minnesota school districts
Students
921
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Dakota Middle School
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Rochester kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Rochester kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–516 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Dakota Middle SchoolYou are here
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗














5501 65th St NW, Rochester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6303
Grade 7303
Grade 8315
Enrollment over time
967’22
1,003’23
921’24
Down 4.8% since 2022–23.
Who goes here
White 49%Black 19%Asian 14%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 9%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Dakota Middle School from Rochester families.
Other schools in Rochester Public School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.