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DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2675 21st St W, Dickinson, ND 58601DICKINSON 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
842
Students
Total enrolled
$16,051
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
68/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 37% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 842 students in grades 06–08 in Dickinson, North Dakota.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,051 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 68th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 842 students. The district invests $16,051 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 68/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

842
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution423 male · 419 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 233 students
Student Composition
75%
13%
Asian1%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380003800887

Academic Outcomes at DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 68th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,051Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,051
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,062
Student Support$3,050
Administration$1,926
Operations$2,408
Other$1,605
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,051 spent per student, an estimated $7,111 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
36%
State government
49.9%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (68/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
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High School
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOLSOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyStark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDICKINSON 1 →
Phone: (701)456-0021
NCES ID: 380003800887
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dickinson seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DICKINSON 1
High
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
1,028 students · 09–12
● 68 opp19% FRL
Elem
PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
470 students · KG–05
● 68 opp35% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
390 students · KG–05
● 68 opp27% FRL
Elem
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
378 students · KG–05
● 68 opp18% FRL
Elem
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
262 students · KG–05
● 68 opp34% FRL
Elem
HEART RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
252 students · KG–05
● 68 opp37% FRL
Elem
P S BERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
174 students · KG–05
● 68 opp34% FRL
Other
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
76 students · PK–PK
● 68 opp4% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2675 21st St W, Dickinson, ND 58601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.