Cottage Grove Middle School vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 37 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
Valley View Middle
Edina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Valley View Middle Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #104 of 266 | #8 of 266 |
| National rank | #3584 of 15,369 | #905 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 68.8).
- •Valley View Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 1,003.
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 Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Middle ranks higher (83.9 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 Valley View Middle?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Valley View Middle: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Middle School and Valley View Middle rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 and Valley View Middle is 8th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).