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#165 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 8% in state

Dassel-cokato Middle

Middle School · Dassel-cokato Public Schools · Cokato, MN

A middle school in Cokato, MN where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1500, Cokato, MN 55321

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$12,119
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Dassel-cokato Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dassel-cokato Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,250

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$960/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dassel-cokato Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dassel-cokato Middle is listed in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dassel-cokato Middle

Dassel-cokato Middle is a public middle school in Cokato, MN, part of Dassel-cokato Public Schools, serving approximately 589 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dassel-cokato Middle

What grades does Dassel-cokato Middle serve?

Dassel-cokato Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Dassel-cokato Middle?

Dassel-cokato Middle has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel-cokato Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Dassel-cokato Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dassel-cokato Middle rank in MN?

Dassel-cokato Middle ranks #165 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Dassel-cokato Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Dassel-cokato Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dassel-cokato Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dassel-cokato Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dassel-cokato Middle a charter school?

No, Dassel-cokato Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dassel-cokato Middle a Title I school?

No, Dassel-cokato Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dassel-cokato Middle?

33.3% of students at Dassel-cokato Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 55321)
5,592
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
32.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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