Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Dickinson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickinson Middle School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickinson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson Middle School's ranking?
Dickinson Middle School is ranked #214 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Middle School?
814 students attend Dickinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dickinson Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson Middle School?
Dickinson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickinson Middle School offer ?
Dickinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickinson Middle School part of?
Dickinson Middle School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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