Orono Discovery Center serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono Discovery Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orono Discovery Center's student population of 24 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orono Discovery Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orono Discovery Center?
24 students attend Orono Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orono Discovery Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orono Discovery Center?
Orono Discovery Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orono Discovery Center offer ?
Orono Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Orono Discovery Center part of?
Orono Discovery Center is part of Orono Public School District.
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