Dandan Middle School serves 420 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dandan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dandan Middle School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dandan Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
33%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
64%
58%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dandan Middle School?
420 students attend Dandan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dandan Middle School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dandan Middle School?
Dandan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dandan Middle School offer ?
Dandan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dandan Middle School part of?
Dandan Middle School is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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