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Schools in Cottonwood · Lakeview School District

Cottonwood’s public schools outscore 87% of Minnesota districts

In Cottonwood, 53% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cottonwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 8 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Spent per student
$13.8K
▼ 19% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.7
MN 14.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
720 students on the public path
In brief

Cottonwood’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,819 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Lakeview Secondary. Enrollment is up 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cottonwood’s grade

A− Test scores

A: better than 87% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores are above the Minnesota average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1521)Better than 90%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 331 test results could put Cottonwood anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Cottonwood’s students in the tested grades sat them (327 in math, 335 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cottonwood, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Lakeview ElementaryLakeview School DistrictA−
7–12Lakeview SecondaryLakeview School DistrictB−

Cottonwood’s public schools are run by Lakeview School District, which also serves Lucas, Normania, Posen and Sandnes and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lakeview School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 720 students, up 17% since 2020–21 · 12.7 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,819MN $17,091 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 51.1% · 335 students tested
Math53%
State average 44.8% · 327 students tested

Cottonwood vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Cottonwood’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CottonwoodALakeview

Every school in Cottonwood

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cottonwoodby address
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A−
389 students11:1Rate it →
Lakeview Secondary
High · Grades 7–12
B−
331 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Cottonwood’s schools

Are Cottonwood’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cottonwood children attend outscore 87% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cottonwood in?

Lakeview School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 720 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Cottonwood spend per student?

$13,819 in Lakeview School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.