Serving 98 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Top Rankings
279online Learning Program 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
279online Learning Program 6-8's student population of 98 students has declined by 50% 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
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
279online Learning Program 6-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 279online Learning Program 6-8 is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1539 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 279online Learning Program 6-8's ranking?
279online Learning Program 6-8 is ranked #1539 out of 1,860 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
98 students attend 279online Learning Program 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of 279online Learning Program 6-8 students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 9:1, 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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