LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

dms.farmington.k12.mn.us/

692 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Levi P. Dodge Middle School, located in Farmington, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Farmington Area Public Schools (District 196). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, specifically tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in their middle school years. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a culture of community and inclusivity. The faculty and staff at Levi P. Dodge Middle School work to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and personal responsibility. As part of the broader Farmington school system, the institution benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices, strong parental involvement, and a focus on equipping students with the tools necessary for future success in an ever-evolving global society.

692

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	98
Black	80
Asian	27
Two or More	47
American Indian	4

White
436 (63.0%)
Hispanic
98 (14.2%)
Black
80 (11.6%)
Two or More
47 (6.8%)
Asian
27 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)460-1500
Website:	http://dms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 228

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	228
Grade 7	232
Grade 8	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEVI P. DODGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	47.3%
Male	365	52.7%

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