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Dakota Middle School vs. Pine Island Middle School

Should you attend Dakota Middle School or Pine Island Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dakota Middle School
5501 65th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
Pine Island Middle School
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Dakota Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Dakota Middle School serves 1,003 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades 4-8, Pine Island Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
4-8
Total Students
1,003 students
482 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pine Island Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dakota Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pine Island Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
29 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pine Island Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pine Island Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#517 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pine Island Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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53%
(Top 50% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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56%
(Top 30% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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49%
(Top 50% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pine Island Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dakota Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pine Island Middle School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
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1
Grade 5 Students
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103
Grade 6 Students
344
138
Grade 7 Students
335
104
Grade 8 Students
324
136

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
12%
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
90%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pine Island Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pine Island Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.19
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Pine Island Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
15%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pine Island Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pine Island Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pine Island Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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