Serving 2,414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Distance Learning Academy K-5 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
33%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy K-5?
2,414 students attend Distance Learning Academy K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Distance Learning Academy K-5 students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Distance Learning Academy K-5?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy K-5 offer ?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Distance Learning Academy K-5 part of?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 is part of Osseo Public School District.
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