Top Rankings
Dassel-Cokato School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,100 students in Dassel-Cokato School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Dassel-Cokato School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,100 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dassel-Cokato School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 527 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
17 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,952 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
136
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,455 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,202
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,455
$18,586
Best Dassel-Cokato School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Cokato Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 E Cokato St
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Elementary School
Magnet School
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,100 students.
What is the rank of Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District is ranked #15 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dassel-Cokato School District?
93% of Dassel-Cokato School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Dassel-Cokato School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,455 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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