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Oltman Middle School

6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, Oltman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oltman Middle School's student population of 969 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
969 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oltman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oltman Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1279 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oltman Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oltman Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oltman Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oltman Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Oltman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oltman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oltman Middle School's ranking?
Oltman Middle School is ranked #1279 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Oltman Middle School often compared to?
Oltman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pullman Elementary School, Cottage Grove Middle School, Woodbury Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oltman Middle School?
969 students attend Oltman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oltman Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oltman Middle School?
Oltman Middle School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oltman Middle School offer ?
Oltman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oltman Middle School part of?
Oltman Middle School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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