Oltman Middle School vs Prairie View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oltman Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
Prairie View Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 5–8
953 students
| Measure | Oltman Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Prairie View Middle School Otsego, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 266 | #171 of 266 |
| National rank | #5707 of 15,369 | #5869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 956 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Cottage Grove | Otsego |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.0 vs 58.2).
- •Prairie View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 29.6%).
- •Oltman Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.8).
- •Oltman Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 953.
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 Oltman Middle School better than Prairie View Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oltman Middle School and Prairie View Middle School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Otsego in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oltman Middle School: 956. Prairie View Middle School: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oltman Middle School and Prairie View Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Oltman Middle School is 167th of 266 and Prairie View Middle School is 171st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).