- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273381002465
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottage Grove Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottage Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381002465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Cottage Grove Middle School grew from 924 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 273381002465 · Cottage Grove, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 27.2:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Cottage Grove Middle School grew from 924 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cottage Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school
Cottage Grove Middle School
1,005 students
What this shows Cottage Grove Middle School reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottage Grove Middle School compares
Cottage Grove Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 72% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 9.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Cottage Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottage Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottage Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove Middle School
How many students attend Cottage Grove Middle School?
Cottage Grove Middle School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Middle School is 27.2:1, which is 72% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottage Grove Middle School?
24.5% of students at Cottage Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Grove Middle School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Grove Middle School?
Cottage Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cottage Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Cottage Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Cottage Grove Middle School, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.