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Oltman Middle School vs. Bridge Transition Program

Should you attend Oltman Middle School or Bridge Transition Program? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oltman Middle School
6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bridge Transition Program
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
Top Rankings
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Bridge Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, Oltman 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 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Bridge Transition Program serves 29 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
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Grades Offered
6-8
12
Total Students
1,002 students
29 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oltman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bridge Transition Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oltman Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bridge Transition Program.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oltman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bridge Transition Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oltman Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Washington County Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Transition Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1130 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oltman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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37%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oltman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oltman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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33%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oltman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oltman Middle School by grade.
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Grade 6 Students
317
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Grade 7 Students
325
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Grade 8 Students
360
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Grade 12 Students
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29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Asian
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bridge Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bridge Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bridge Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bridge Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oltman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Washington County Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bridge Transition Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oltman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bridge Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oltman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bridge Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oltman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Washington County Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bridge Transition Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stillwater Area Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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