Oneka Elementary School
Oneka Elementary School serves 684 students in grades 2-5.
Oneka Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oneka Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oneka Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oneka Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oneka Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #166 out of 1793 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | White Bear Lake School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Oneka Elementary School is Aware (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hugo Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hugo Hugo Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 334 students
1.3 miles
14895 Francesca Ave N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 653-2798 1.3 K-1 334 - Hugo Aware Grades: 6-12 | 1 student
2.2 miles
13497 Fenway Blvd Cir N Ste 4
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 407-7622 2.2 6-12 1 - Hugo White Bear Transition Plus Program Special Education School Grades: 11-12 | 35 students
2.2 miles
13497 Fenway Blvd Cir N Ste 40
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 773-6051 2.2 11-12 35 - Hugo Centerville Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 533 students10
2.4 miles
1721 Westview Ave
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800 2.4 K-5 533 - Forest Lake Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 331 students10
4.2 miles
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771 4.2 6-12 331
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