Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Levi P. Dodge Middle School's student population of 721 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Levi P. Dodge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Levi P. Dodge Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Levi P. Dodge Middle School is ranked #1018 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Levi P. Dodge Middle School often compared to?
Levi P. Dodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Boeckman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
721 students attend Levi P. Dodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Levi P. Dodge Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Levi P. Dodge Middle School?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Levi P. Dodge Middle School offer ?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Levi P. Dodge Middle School part of?
Levi P. Dodge Middle School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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