Oltman Middle School vs Pullman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 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
Pullman Elementary
Saint Paul Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Oltman Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Pullman Elementary Saint Paul Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 266 | #521 of 923 |
| National rank | #5707 of 15,369 | #14287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 956 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Saint Paul Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pullman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 59.0).
- •Pullman Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Oltman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Oltman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 39.8%).
- •Pullman Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.5).
- •Oltman Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 420.
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 Pullman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pullman Elementary ranks higher (65.8 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 Oltman Middle School and Pullman Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Saint Paul Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oltman Middle School: 956. Pullman Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oltman Middle School and Pullman Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Oltman Middle School is 167th of 266 and Pullman Elementary is 521st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).