Cotton Secondary serves 62 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotton Secondary?
The graduation rate of Cotton Secondary is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Cotton Secondary?
62 students attend Cotton Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cotton Secondary students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Secondary?
Cotton Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotton Secondary offer ?
Cotton Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cotton Secondary part of?
Cotton Secondary is part of St. Louis County School District.
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