Education details for Cottage grove, MN

Education Levels

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Education Level	Count
No Schooling	445
High School Diploma	5134
Less than High School	1981
Bachelor's Degree and Higher	9896

Impact of Education on Community

Education plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of life and economic conditions of a community. Higher education levels are often associated with better job opportunities, higher income, and improved quality of life. Conversely, lower education levels can contribute to higher crime rates and increased cost of living due to limited economic opportunities. Understanding the educational landscape of an area can provide valuable insights into its social and economic dynamics.

Schools Overview

Explore the educational landscape of the area through detailed information about local schools. This includes data on school levels, teacher and student numbers, diversity, and graduation rates, which can help in evaluating the quality of education available.

Name	Level	Teachers	Students	Teachers/Students	By race	Male/Female	Grad. Rate
ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY	Elementary	29	322	1/10	asian: 38 black: 33 hispanic: 36 white: 185 other: 30	166/ 156	None
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY	Elementary	34	418	1/12	asian: 35 black: 61 hispanic: 46 white: 226 other: 50	225/ 193	None
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY	Elementary	33	425	1/12	asian: 40 black: 29 hispanic: 59 white: 262 other: 35	195/ 230	None
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	25	969	1/38	asian: 137 black: 83 hispanic: 87 white: 580 other: 82	466/ 503	None
Park High School	High	55	1938	1/35	asian: 168 black: 160 hispanic: 241 white: 1208 other: 161	1019/ 919	91.06
PINE HILL ELEMENTARY	Elementary	32	530	1/16	asian: 71 black: 62 hispanic: 56 white: 305 other: 36	257/ 273	None
South Washington Alternative HS	High	6	85	1/12	asian: 2 black: 23 hispanic: 19 white: 29 other: 12	40/ 45	None
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed	Prekindergarten	9	540	1/57	asian: 63 black: 61 hispanic: 43 white: 316 other: 57	355/ 185	None
Access	High	0	6	N/A/N/A	asian: 1 black: 1 hispanic: 2 white: 2 other: 0	5/ 1	None
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY	Elementary	48	763	1/15	asian: 60 black: 58 hispanic: 59 white: 547 other: 39	379/ 384	None
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	37	924	1/24	asian: 86 black: 83 hispanic: 99 white: 590 other: 66	497/ 427	None
COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY	Elementary	27	424	1/15	asian: 80 black: 49 hispanic: 10 white: 254 other: 31	216/ 208	None
Next Step Transition Program	High	2	85	1/42	asian: 7 black: 11 hispanic: 5 white: 57 other: 5	53/ 32	None
SoWashCo Online K-5	Elementary	0	0	N/A/N/A	asian: 0 black: 0 hispanic: 0 white: 0 other: 0	0/ 0	None

Name: ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 29

Students: 322

Teachers/Students: 1/10

By race: asian: 38
black: 33
hispanic: 36
white: 185
other: 30

Male/Female: 166/ 156

Grad. Rate: None

Name: CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 34

Students: 418

Teachers/Students: 1/12

By race: asian: 35
black: 61
hispanic: 46
white: 226
other: 50

Male/Female: 225/ 193

Grad. Rate: None

Name: HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 33

Students: 425

Teachers/Students: 1/12

By race: asian: 40
black: 29
hispanic: 59
white: 262
other: 35

Male/Female: 195/ 230

Grad. Rate: None

Name: OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Level: Middle

Teachers: 25

Students: 969

Teachers/Students: 1/38

By race: asian: 137
black: 83
hispanic: 87
white: 580
other: 82

Male/Female: 466/ 503

Grad. Rate: None

Name: Park High School

Level: High

Teachers: 55

Students: 1938

Teachers/Students: 1/35

By race: asian: 168
black: 160
hispanic: 241
white: 1208
other: 161

Male/Female: 1019/ 919

Grad. Rate: 91.06

Name: PINE HILL ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 32

Students: 530

Teachers/Students: 1/16

By race: asian: 71
black: 62
hispanic: 56
white: 305
other: 36

Male/Female: 257/ 273

Grad. Rate: None

Name: South Washington Alternative HS

Level: High

Teachers: 6

Students: 85

Teachers/Students: 1/12

By race: asian: 2
black: 23
hispanic: 19
white: 29
other: 12

Male/Female: 40/ 45

Grad. Rate: None

Name: Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed

Level: Prekindergarten

Teachers: 9

Students: 540

Teachers/Students: 1/57

By race: asian: 63
black: 61
hispanic: 43
white: 316
other: 57

Male/Female: 355/ 185

Grad. Rate: None

Name: Access

Level: High

Teachers: 0

Students: 6

Teachers/Students: N/A/N/A

By race: asian: 1
black: 1
hispanic: 2
white: 2
other: 0

Male/Female: 5/ 1

Grad. Rate: None

Name: GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 48

Students: 763

Teachers/Students: 1/15

By race: asian: 60
black: 58
hispanic: 59
white: 547
other: 39

Male/Female: 379/ 384

Grad. Rate: None

Name: COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Level: Middle

Teachers: 37

Students: 924

Teachers/Students: 1/24

By race: asian: 86
black: 83
hispanic: 99
white: 590
other: 66

Male/Female: 497/ 427

Grad. Rate: None

Name: COTTAGE GROVE ELEMENTARY

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 27

Students: 424

Teachers/Students: 1/15

By race: asian: 80
black: 49
hispanic: 10
white: 254
other: 31

Male/Female: 216/ 208

Grad. Rate: None

Name: Next Step Transition Program

Level: High

Teachers: 2

Students: 85

Teachers/Students: 1/42

By race: asian: 7
black: 11
hispanic: 5
white: 57
other: 5

Male/Female: 53/ 32

Grad. Rate: None

Name: SoWashCo Online K-5

Level: Elementary

Teachers: 0

Students: 0

Teachers/Students: N/A/N/A

By race: asian: 0
black: 0
hispanic: 0
white: 0
other: 0

Male/Female: 0/ 0

Grad. Rate: None

In Cottage grove, MN, evaluating the educational landscape is crucial for families considering relocation. Here are seven key factors to consider when assessing neighborhood schools: 1. Teacher-to-Student Ratio: A lower ratio indicates more individualized attention for students, which can foster better learning outcomes. For instance, a 1:12 ratio suggests that teachers could more effectively cater to individual learning needs compared to schools with higher ratios. 2. Graduation Rates: High graduation rates are typically reflective of a school’s ability to support students through their educational journey, indicating strong academic and administrative frameworks. 3. Diversity in Schools: Schools with diverse student populations offer enriched cultural experiences and promote inclusivity. This diversity aids in preparing students for a global society and fosters a broad-minded community atmosphere. 4. School Budget and Resources: Adequate funding is crucial, influencing the quality of academic resources, facilities, and extracurricular opportunities available to students. A well-funded school is better positioned to offer comprehensive educational experiences. 5. Academic and Extracurricular Programs: Programs such as advanced coursework, sports, and arts are key to holistic student development. Evaluating these offerings can help align school choices with a child’s interests and strengths. 6. Safety and Environment: The safety of a school environment has direct implications on student well-being and learning efficiency. Factors such as campus security measures and the overall atmosphere are important considerations. 7. School Leadership and Vision: A school’s leadership and its educational philosophy can greatly affect the quality of education and the community sense within the school. Understanding the administrative vision is essential for assessing if the school's goals align with your values. Considering these factors, along with visiting schools and engaging with the community, will provide deeper insights and facilitate informed decisions, ensuring that the chosen educational path aligns with your family's priorities in Cottage grove.