How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Oltman Middle School | South St. Paul Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cottage Grove, MN | South Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 956 | 535 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.9% | 51.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Oltman Middle School | South St. Paul Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,992 | $14,850 |
| District | South Washington County Schools | South St. Paul School Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Oltman Middle School | South St. Paul Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.7% | 43.7% |
| African American | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 34.6% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Oltman Middle School | South St. Paul Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 448:1 | 342:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.5% | 35.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.