COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

9775 INDIAN BLVD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

cgms.sowashco.org/

1,005 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cottage Grove Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8, located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. As part of the South Washington County Schools district (District 833), the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from elementary to high school. The curriculum is designed to support academic growth across core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student development through a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities intended to foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive environment, Cottage Grove Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school while helping them develop the personal responsibility and social skills necessary for future success.

1,005

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	119
Black	99
Asian	99
Two or More	86
American Indian	1

White
601 (59.8%)
Hispanic
119 (11.8%)
Black
99 (9.9%)
Asian
99 (9.9%)
Two or More
86 (8.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-6804
Website:	http://cgms.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 6 328

Grade 7 364

Grade 8 313