Serving 95 students in grades 6-8, Cook County 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COOK COUNTY MIDDLE's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Grand Marais, MN, covering approximately 3,339.6 square miles. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 32.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 44 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook County Middle School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cook County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook County Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook County Middle School's ranking?
Cook County Middle School is ranked #909 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cook County Middle School?
95 students attend Cook County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cook County Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cook County Middle School?
Cook County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cook County Middle School offer ?
Cook County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cook County Middle School part of?
Cook County Middle School is part of Cook County School District.
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