Top Rankings
Onamia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 192 students in Onamia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Onamia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
192 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Onamia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
53%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
66 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
34%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
93 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
49%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
35
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $80,380 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 275% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $69,161 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 231% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$80,380
$17,887
Spending / Student
$69,161
$18,614
Best Onamia Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onamia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: PK-2
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Onamia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: 3-6
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokesh Area Learning Center
Alternative School
807 West Main St.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District is ranked #441 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onamia Public School District?
49% of Onamia Public School District students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Onamia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $69,161 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 231% over four school years.
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