For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 264 students in Dawson, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Dawson, MN is Dawson-boyd Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dawson, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dawson, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dawson, MN include Dawson-boyd Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson?
1 public middle schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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