Serving 920 students in grades 6-8, Cottage Grove 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 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottage Grove Middle School's student population of 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottage Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Grove Middle School's ranking?
Cottage Grove Middle School is ranked #1015 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cottage Grove Middle School often compared to?
Cottage Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Middle School, Oltman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Middle School?
920 students attend Cottage Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cottage Grove Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Middle School?
Cottage Grove Middle School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Middle School offer ?
Cottage Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cottage Grove Middle School part of?
Cottage Grove Middle School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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