Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Oak-land Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK-LAND JUNIOR HIGH serves the southern part of Lake Elmo, MN, covering an area of approximately 66.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak-land Middle School's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
946 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the Pony Community
School Rankings
Oak-land Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak-land Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak-land Middle School's ranking?
Oak-land Middle School is ranked #581 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Oak-land Middle School often compared to?
Oak-land Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oak-land Middle School?
946 students attend Oak-land Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oak-land Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak-land Middle School?
Oak-land Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak-land Middle School offer ?
Oak-land Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak-land Middle School part of?
Oak-land Middle School is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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