Cottage Grove Middle School vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Hillside Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 266 | #217 of 923 |
| National rank | #3584 of 15,369 | #6529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 68.8).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 31.7%).
- •Hillside 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 417.
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 Cottage Grove Middle School better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (77.3 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 Cottage Grove Middle School and Hillside Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Hillside Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Middle School and Hillside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 and Hillside Elementary is 217th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).