Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Orono Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orono Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Orono Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orono Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orono Middle School's ranking?
Orono Middle School is ranked #124 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Orono Middle School?
704 students attend Orono Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orono Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orono Middle School?
Orono Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Middle School offer ?
Orono Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Middle School part of?
Orono Middle School is part of Orono Public School District.
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