Armstrong Elementary School vs. Cottage Grove Elementary School
Should I attend Armstrong Elementary School or Cottage Grove Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Armstrong Elementary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
319 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
74
Grade 1 Students
51
64
Grade 2 Students
48
72
Grade 3 Students
50
61
Grade 4 Students
55
72
Grade 5 Students
58
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
18%
% Hispanic
9%
2%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
63%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%