Armstrong Elementary School vs. Cottage Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Armstrong Elementary School or Cottage Grove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
322 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#153 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
62
Grade 1 Students
58
78
Grade 2 Students
54
67
Grade 3 Students
46
75
Grade 4 Students
52
69
Grade 5 Students
59
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
19%
% Hispanic
11%
2%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
58%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
