Middle Schools in South Washington County Schools

The South Washington County Schools district in Minnesota is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the data analysis, Lake Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. The other middle schools in the district, Woodbury Middle School, Oltman Middle School, and Cottage Grove Middle School, show more varied performance, which may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status and student demographics.

Lake Middle School's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years. In contrast, Woodbury Middle School, Oltman Middle School, and Cottage Grove Middle School all have lower proficiency rates than the district and state averages in most subject areas. The schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Cottage Grove Middle School and Oltman Middle School, tend to have lower academic performance compared to the schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, like Lake Middle School and Woodbury Middle School.

The schools in the South Washington County Schools district have a diverse student population, with varying racial compositions. Further investigation into the practices and strategies of the top-performing school, Lake Middle School, could provide valuable insights for improving academic achievement across the entire district and addressing the disparities observed between the schools.