Dickinson Middle School

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Dickinson Middle School ranks 18 th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dickinson Middle School is a public middle school in Dickinson, North Dakota, serving 842 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dickinson 1 school district.

Academically, Dickinson Middle School's performance on the North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA) is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (35%) and Reading (48%) are lower than the state averages of 41% and 45%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency (41%) is also below the state average of 45%. Compared to the Dickinson 1 district, Dickinson Middle School's performance is on par or slightly lower. The school has also seen concerning trends in dropout rates, which increased from 4% in 2019-2020 to 7% in 2020-2021, before declining to 4% in 2021-2022 and 2% in 2022-2023. Chronic absenteeism has also been an issue, ranging from 8% in 2020-2021 to 27% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

While Dickinson Middle School ranks highly (top 5) for low socioeconomic status students, it ranks lower for female, male, and White students compared to other North Dakota middle schools. The school's spending per student has increased from $10,951 in 2018-2019 to $13,512 in 2020-2021, and the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 14.2 in 2021-2022 to 17.8 in 2022-2023. Addressing the school's academic performance, equity concerns, attendance and dropout issues, and effective resource utilization will be crucial for improving student outcomes and better serving the Dickinson community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601

(701) 456-0021

District: Dickinson 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 24 North Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,040

Students who attend Dickinson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dickinson High School

Feeder schools for Dickinson Middle School:

Elementary:	Heart River Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	P S Berg Elementary School
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	Prairie Rose Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 842

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dickinson Middle School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dickinson Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Dickinson Middle School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dickinson Middle School is $13,040.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dickinson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson Middle School 18^th of 24 North Dakota public middle schools. (See Dickinson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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Rank History for Dickinson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dickinson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	38.16	13^th	21	38.1%
2019	43.15	13^th	23	43.5%
2021	52.77	14^th	24	41.7%
2022	51.09	15^th	28	46.4%
2023	52.64	12^th	27	55.6%
2024	35.85	18^th	24	25.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickinson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	87.66	2^nd	13	84.6%
2019	87.64	1^st	12	91.7%
2021	76.07	2^nd	6	66.7%
2023	58.59	5^th	12	58.3%
2024	78.93	3^rd	11	72.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Dickinson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	49.25	9^th	17	47.1%
2019	63.15	7^th	17	58.8%
2021	50.71	10^th	17	41.2%
2022	51.61	11^th	19	42.1%
2023	53.28	9^th	20	55.0%
2024	45.82	13^th	19	31.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dickinson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	41.00	12^th	17	29.4%
2019	52.84	12^th	18	33.3%
2021	61.07	9^th	18	50.0%
2022	51.13	11^th	20	45.0%
2023	48.56	10^th	20	50.0%
2024	41.71	13^th	19	31.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dickinson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	35.19	13^th	18	27.8%
2019	35.55	17^th	21	19.0%
2021	52.75	12^th	22	45.5%
2022	39.82	15^th	25	40.0%
2023	52.27	11^th	25	56.0%
2024	26.18	20^th	23	13.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Dickinson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	663	25	11	70	23	0	31	823
2019	644	38	9	99	23	1	32	846
2020	684	41	11	105	20	0	40	901
2021	655	33	11	98	14	4	37	852
2022	628	25	11	93	19	6	32	814
2023	631	31	12	107	24	5	32	842

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dickinson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	823	50.6	16.2	26.4
2019	846	61.6	13.7	27
2020	901	57.3	15.7	27.2
2021	852	57.3	14.8	35.1
2022	814	57.3	14.2	14.6
2023	842	47.2	17.8	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dickinson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	823	50.6	16.2	26.4
2019	846	61.6	13.7	27
2020	901	57.3	15.7	27.2
2021	852	57.3	14.8	35.1
2022	814	57.3	14.2	14.6
2023	842	47.2	17.8	27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickinson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$545 (5.0%)	$10,406 (95.0%)	$10,951
2020	$540 (4.9%)	$10,508 (95.1%)	$11,048
2021	$1,610 (11.9%)	$11,902 (88.1%)	$13,512
2022	$1,591 (12.2%)	$11,449 (87.8%)	$13,040

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickinson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 23 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 27 Middle schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Middle School)	57	41	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson 1)	57	41	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	47	41	6%
6th Grade Reading (Dickinson Middle School)	57	54	3%
6th Grade Reading (Dickinson 1)	57	54	3%
6th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Middle School)	38	31	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson 1)	38	31	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	40	38	2%
7th Grade Reading (Dickinson Middle School)	42	37	5%
7th Grade Reading (Dickinson 1)	42	37	5%
7th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Middle School)	57	38	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson 1)	57	37	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	47	35	12%
8th Grade Reading (Dickinson Middle School)	45	46	1%
8th Grade Reading (Dickinson 1)	45	47	2%
8th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	51	48	3%
8th Grade Science (Dickinson Middle School)	52	56	4%
8th Grade Science (Dickinson 1)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Science (North Dakota)	63	48	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Dickinson Middle School)	51	37	14%
All Grades Mathematics (Dickinson 1)	48	38	10%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Dickinson Middle School)	48	46	2%
All Grades Reading (Dickinson 1)	50	45	5%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (Dickinson Middle School)	52	56	4%
All Grades Science (Dickinson 1)	59	44	15%
All Grades Science (North Dakota)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	846	842	0.5%
African American	38	31	18.4%
American Indian	23	24	4.3%
Asian	9	12	33.3%
Hispanic	99	107	8.1%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	644	631	2%
Two or More Races	32	32
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	27.7%	0.7%

Schools Near Dickinson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)				NDSA Reading (2024)				NDSA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading 6th Grade	NDSA Reading 7th Grade	NDSA Reading 8th Grade	NDSA Reading All Grades	NDSA Science 8th Grade	NDSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dickinson Middle School	Public	6-8	2675 21st St W	Dickinson	58601	Stark County	Dickinson 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 456-0021	842	47	17.8	27.7%	631 (74.9%)	31 (3.7%)	107 (12.7%)	12 (1.4%)	24 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	32 (3.8%)	35.8	18^th of 24 public middle schools	25.0%		52.6	12^th of 27 public middle schools	55.6%	6	35.0	36.0	32.0	35.0	45.0	46.0	56.0	48.0	41.0	41.0	$13,040	$1,591	$11,449

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickinson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dickinson Middle School?

Students at Dickinson Middle School are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Dickinson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dickinson Middle School usually go on to attend Dickinson High School

What district is Dickinson Middle School in?

Dickinson 1

How many students attend Dickinson Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 842 students attended Dickinson Middle School.

Is Dickinson Middle School a good school?

Dickinson Middle School ranks 18^th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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