Serving 228 students in grades 7-12, Ortonville Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ortonville Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire Ortonville school district, encompassing approximately 297.4 square miles in Ortonville, MN. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 11.3 miles and the furthest edge located 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortonville Secondary's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Ortonville Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortonville Secondary is 0.19, 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
#1054 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortonville Secondary's ranking?
Ortonville Secondary is ranked #1054 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ortonville Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ortonville Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Ortonville Secondary?
228 students attend Ortonville Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ortonville Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ortonville Secondary?
Ortonville Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ortonville Secondary offer ?
Ortonville Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ortonville Secondary part of?
Ortonville Secondary is part of Ortonville School District.
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