Serving 222 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ortonville Secondary's student population of 222 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ortonville Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortonville Secondary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #1279 out of 1,734 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ortonville Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ortonville Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ortonville Secondary?
222 students attend Ortonville Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ortonville Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ortonville Secondary?
Ortonville Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ortonville Secondary offer ?
Ortonville Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ortonville Secondary part of?
Ortonville Secondary is part of Ortonville Public Schools School District.
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