DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE

4852 REARDON AVE SW STE 1500
COKATO, MN 55321

647 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Dassel-Cokato Middle School, located in Cokato, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Dassel-Cokato School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the middle school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education, emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which encourage teamwork and personal growth. The community-oriented campus serves the residents of both Dassel and Cokato, maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure student success. With a dedication to the "Charger" pride spirit, the faculty and staff focus on individualized attention to help each student build confidence, character, and the foundational skills necessary for future success.

647

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	19
Black	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
599 (92.6 %)
Two or More
21 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools
Phone:	(320)286-4100
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 158

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 172