Serving 78 students in grades 6-8, 279online Learning Program 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
279online Learning Program 6-8's student population of 78 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
279online Learning Program 6-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 279online Learning Program 6-8 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 279online Learning Program 6-8's ranking?
279online Learning Program 6-8 is ranked #1497 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend 279online Learning Program 6-8?
78 students attend 279online Learning Program 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of 279online Learning Program 6-8 students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 279online Learning Program 6-8?
279online Learning Program 6-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 279online Learning Program 6-8 offer ?
279online Learning Program 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is 279online Learning Program 6-8 part of?
279online Learning Program 6-8 is part of Osseo Public School District.
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