Armstrong Elementary vs Cottage Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Cottage Grove Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 923 | #104 of 266 |
| National rank | #6615 of 50,301 | #3584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 68.8).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 37.2%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary better than Cottage Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 68.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armstrong Elementary and Cottage Grove Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 325. Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Cottage Grove Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Armstrong Elementary is 224th of 923 and Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).