Osseo Public School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 37 public schools in Osseo Public School District, serving 21,221 students. Osseo Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Public schools in Osseo Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Osseo Public School District are Rush Creek Elementary School, Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School and Basswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Overview
School District Name | Osseo Public School District |
School District Website | http://www.district279.org |
School District Phone Number | (763) 391-7000 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
# of Schools | 37 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
# of Students | 21,221 Students | 885,892 Students |
# of Teachers | 1,231 Teachers | 55,880 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Osseo Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #246 out of 524 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.54 |
# of American Indian Students | 59 Students | 15,036 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 2% |
# of Asian Students | 3,389 Students | 60,101 Students |
% Asian Students | 16% | 7% |
# of Hispanic Students | 1,943 Students | 82,282 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 9% | 9% |
# of Black Students | 5,222 Students | 97,668 Students |
% Black Students | 25% | 11% |
# of White Students | 9,139 Students | 588,218 Students |
% White Students | 43% | 66% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 8 Students | 697 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 1,461 Students | 41,741 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 7% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 717 | 22,692 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,550 | 64,220 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,578 | 63,621 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,526 | 64,478 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,553 | 65,799 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,668 | 67,321 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,587 | 67,763 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,486 | 66,635 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,432 | 66,215 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,508 | 66,474 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,649 | 67,065 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,640 | 66,025 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,660 | 66,707 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,667 | 70,877 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,365 is higher than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,421 is higher than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
Total Revenue | $326 MM | $8 MM |
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Spending | $327 MM | $8 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $15,365 | $14,416 |
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Revenue / Student | $15,421 | $14,606 |
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Osseo Public School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rush Creek Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5%8801 County Rd 10110
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5 | 824 students
- Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10%15900 Weaver Lake Rd10
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
- Basswood Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10%15425 Bass Lake Rd10
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Grades: PK-5 | 1,069 student
- Fernbrook Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20%9661 Fernbrook Ln10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-8888
Grades: PK-5 | 790 students
- Maple Grove Senior High School Math: 64% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20%9800 Fernbrook Ln10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8700
Grades: 9-12 | 2,275 students
- Maple Grove Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30%7000 Hemlock Ln10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 315-7600
Grades: 6-8 | 1,726 student
- Cedar Island Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50%6777 Hemlock Ln10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-5855
Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
- Osseo Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50%10223 93rd Ave N10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8800
Grades: 6-8 | 1,043 student
- Rice Lake Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50%13755 89th Ave N10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-4220
Grades: PK-5 | 689 students
- Woodland Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%4501 Oak Grove Pkwy10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
- Elm Creek Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50%9830 Revere Ln N10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-0577
Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
- Oak View Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%6710 E Fish Lake Rd10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-1881
Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
- Achieve Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%324 6th Ave Ne10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 315-9760
Grades: K-12 | 24 students
- Osseo Senior High School Math: 36% | Reading: 57%Rank:4/Bottom 50%317 2nd Ave Nw10
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8500
Grades: 9-12 | 2,080 students
- Edinbrook Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%8925 Zane Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 493-4737
Grades: PK-5 | 759 students
- Brooklyn Middle Steam School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%7377 Noble Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7700
Grades: 6-8 | 999 students
- Birch Grove School For The Arts Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4690 Brookdale Dr N10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
- Park Brook Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7400 Hampshire Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
- Palmer Lake Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7300 W Palmer Lake Dr10
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Grades: PK-5 | 542 students
- Alc Senior High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7300 Boone Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Grades: 9-12 | 132 students
- Park Center Ib World School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7300 Brooklyn Blvd10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Grades: 9-12 | 2,027 students
- Fair Oaks Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5600 65th Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-2246
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
- Garden City Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3501 65th Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-9768
Grades: PK-5 | 386 students
- Zanewood Community School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%7000 Zane Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-9077
Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
- North View Middle School Ib World Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50%5869 69th Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 585-7200
Grades: 6-8 | 648 students
- Crest View Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%8200 Zane Ave N10
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-5165
Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
- Alc Bms Middle Year Program Alternative School7377 Noble Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 391-7000
Grades: 6-8 | n/a student
- Alc Credit Recovery Alternative School7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Alc Independent Study Alternative School
Reading: PS%7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
- Alc Mgms Middle Year Program Alternative School7000 Hemlock Lane
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-7000
Grades: 6-8 | n/a student
- Alc Nvms Middle Year Program Alternative School5869 69th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 391-7000
Grades: 6-8 | n/a student
- Alc Oms Middle Year Program Alternative School10223 93rd Avenue N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-7000
Grades: 6-8 | n/a student
- Arbor View Ech. Special Ed. Special Education School9401 Fernbrook Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8786
Grades: PK | n/a student
- Early Childhood Special Education Special Education School7020 Perry Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 585-7300
Grades: PK | 335 students
- Osseo Alc Alternative Programs Alternative School7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
- Show 2 more public schools in Osseo School District (out of 37 total schools)
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