Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, Dickinson Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickinson Middle School's student population of 944 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Dickinson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
4%
5%
White
71%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #243 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Dickinson Middle School?
944 students attend Dickinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dickinson Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dickinson Middle School offer ?
Dickinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson Middle School part of?
Dickinson Middle School is part of Dickinson 1 School District.
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