Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Glacial Drumlin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Glacial Drumlin School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Cottage Grove, WI, encompassing approximately 20.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacial Drumlin School's student population of 766 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
766 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glacial Drumlin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacial Drumlin School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacial Drumlin School's ranking?
Glacial Drumlin School is ranked #1042 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Glacial Drumlin School often compared to?
Glacial Drumlin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sennett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glacial Drumlin School?
766 students attend Glacial Drumlin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Glacial Drumlin School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glacial Drumlin School?
Glacial Drumlin School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glacial Drumlin School offer ?
Glacial Drumlin School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glacial Drumlin School part of?
Glacial Drumlin School is part of Monona Grove School District.
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