Cottage Grove Middle School vs Oltman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.8 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
Oltman Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Oltman Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 266 | #167 of 266 |
| National rank | #3584 of 15,369 | #5707 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 59.0).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 29.6%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.5).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 956.
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 Oltman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Middle School ranks higher (68.8 vs 59.0 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 Oltman Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Oltman Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Middle School and Oltman Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 and Oltman Middle School is 167th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).