Serving 10 students in grades 5-8, Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falcons Online Academy-middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Falcons Online Academy-middle's student population of 10 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 Falcons Online Academy-middle is 0.55, which is less 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
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcons Online Academy-middle's ranking?
Falcons Online Academy-middle is ranked #1651 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle?
10 students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Falcons Online Academy-middle students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcons Online Academy-middle?
Falcons Online Academy-middle has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falcons Online Academy-middle offer ?
Falcons Online Academy-middle offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Falcons Online Academy-middle part of?
Falcons Online Academy-middle is part of Faribault Public School District.
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