Serving 589 students in grades 5-8, Dassel-cokato Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dassel-cokato Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dassel-cokato Middle School's student population of 589 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
School Rankings
Dassel-cokato Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dassel-cokato Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dassel-cokato Middle School's ranking?
Dassel-cokato Middle School is ranked #125 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dassel-cokato Middle School often compared to?
Dassel-cokato Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dassel-cokato Middle School?
589 students attend Dassel-cokato Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dassel-cokato Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dassel-cokato Middle School?
Dassel-cokato Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dassel-cokato Middle School offer ?
Dassel-cokato Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dassel-cokato Middle School part of?
Dassel-cokato Middle School is part of Dassel-Cokato School District.
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