A
Very Good
91/100

Grey Cloud Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 9525 INDIAN BLVD S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Minnesota
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Minnesota for growth

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
774
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.49 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+30 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%77%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts76th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +34 pts, math +35 pts96th percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading +17 pts, math +31 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income75%65%reading +35 pts, math +24 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9525 INDIAN BLVD S
City Cottage Grove
ZIP Code 55016
District 2733810
NCES School ID 273381002305
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55016

Understanding the community around Grey Cloud Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $117,255
Per Capita Income $44,991
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,900
Median Rent $1,604
Owner-Occupied 88.2%
Renter-Occupied 11.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Grey Cloud Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.4%
Asian 10.0%
Black 8.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Two or More Races 5.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 774
Teachers (FTE) 51.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Grey Cloud Elementary?
Grey Cloud Elementary has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Grey Cloud Elementary?
Grey Cloud Elementary has 774 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Grey Cloud Elementary serve?
Grey Cloud Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Grey Cloud Elementary receive per student?
Grey Cloud Elementary receives $16,897 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Grey Cloud Elementary in 55016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$402,307
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
11.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026