Cottage Grove Middle School

Cottage Grove Middle School serves 972 students in grades 6 through 8 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 with 59 full-time equivalent teachers. This public middle school ranks in the 44th percentile statewide, holding the #1,131 position among Minnesota's 2,027 schools. Academically, the school shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 51% of students achieve proficiency or above, compared to 38% in mathematics, indicating areas with room for continued growth and development.

The school's 5.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating reflects its current academic standing as it works to support student achievement across all subject areas. The school draws from an affluent suburban community in Washington County, where families enjoy a median household income of $117,255 and median home values of $335,900. With 38% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a notably low poverty rate of 4.1%, the surrounding ZIP code of 55016 represents a well-established, educated community of nearly 39,000 residents.

Cottage Grove Middle School operates within this thriving large suburban setting, serving families who have chosen this growing Minnesota community for its blend of suburban amenities and strong community character.