Top Rankings
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,147 students in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
2,147 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 516 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,000 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
160
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,913 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,139 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,913
$17,887
Spending / Student
$14,139
$18,614
Best Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Ctr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 E Cokato St
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: K-4
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District?
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,147 students.
What is the rank of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District?
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District is ranked #13 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District?
93% of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District?
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Dassel-Cokato Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,139 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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