Oltman Middle School

Oltman Middle School serves 1,002 students in grades 6-8 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, operating with 51 full-time equivalent teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. This regular public school serves a substantial middle school population in Washington County's suburban landscape. Academically, Oltman Middle School has room for growth, with 43% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 33% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 26th percentile among Minnesota middle schools, indicating focused efforts on student development and academic improvement opportunities. The school draws from a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $117,255 and the median home value is $335,900. With only a 4.1% poverty rate and 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the surrounding ZIP code of 55016 represents a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class area with nearly 39,000 residents.

Oltman Middle School operates within Cottage Grove's large suburban setting, providing education to students from families who have chosen this growing Washington County community for its blend of suburban amenities and proximity to the Twin Cities metropolitan area.