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#1291 of 2,105 schools in WI
Glacial Drumlin School
Middle School · Monona Grove School District · Cottage Grove, WI
A Monona Grove School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Damascus Tr, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glacial Drumlin School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glacial Drumlin School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,808
Median home value
$402,500
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Wings to Soar Online AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Monona Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glacial Drumlin School is listed in Monona Grove School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glacial Drumlin School
Glacial Drumlin School is a public middle school in Cottage Grove, WI, part of Monona Grove School District, serving approximately 763 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glacial Drumlin School
What grades does Glacial Drumlin School serve?
Glacial Drumlin School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Glacial Drumlin School?
Glacial Drumlin School has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacial Drumlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacial Drumlin School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glacial Drumlin School rank in WI?
Glacial Drumlin School ranks #1,291 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Glacial Drumlin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glacial Drumlin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Glacial Drumlin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacial Drumlin School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glacial Drumlin School a charter school?
No, Glacial Drumlin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glacial Drumlin School a Title I school?
No, Glacial Drumlin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacial Drumlin School?
21.1% of students at Glacial Drumlin School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (608) 839-8437
- Area population (ZIP 53527)
- 11,515
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53527; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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