Middle Schools in Farmington Public School District

The Farmington Public School District in Minnesota is home to two middle schools: Robert Boeckman Middle School and Levi P. Dodge Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are performing reasonably well, with rankings in the top half of Minnesota middle schools.

A closer examination of the data reveals some notable differences between the two schools. Levi P. Dodge Middle School consistently outperforms Robert Boeckman Middle School in reading proficiency, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III reading assessments. In math, the two schools have more similar performance, with Robert Boeckman Middle School slightly outperforming Levi P. Dodge Middle School in some grade levels. Additionally, Levi P. Dodge Middle School has a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III science assessment compared to Robert Boeckman Middle School.

Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the schools are performing reasonably well, there is still room for improvement, particularly in math and science proficiency, where the schools are lagging behind the state average. The Farmington Public School District may want to explore strategies to address these areas and help all students reach their full academic potential.