Orono Discovery Center serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Orono Discovery Center covers the entire school district in Maple Plain, MN, encompassing approximately 49.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orono Discovery Center's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orono Discovery Center is 0.13, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orono Discovery Center?
28 students attend Orono Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Orono Discovery Center students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Discovery Center?
Orono Discovery Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Discovery Center offer ?
Orono Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Discovery Center part of?
Orono Discovery Center is part of Orono Public School District.
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