DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1500
COKATO, MN 55321
576 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Dassel-Cokato Middle School, located in Cokato, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Dassel-Cokato School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the middle school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education, emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which encourage teamwork and personal growth. The community-oriented campus serves the residents of both Dassel and Cokato, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure student success. With a dedication to the "Charger" pride spirit, the faculty and staff focus on individualized attention to help each student build confidence, character, and the foundational skills necessary for future success.
576
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    530 (92.0%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.8%)
  • Black
    6 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
Phone: (320)286-4100
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 145
Grade 6 139
Grade 7 150
Grade 8 142
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED
393 Students
8700 COUNTY ROAD 6 SW
HOWARD LAKE, MN 55349 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th