Serving 1,015 students in grades 6-8, Owatonna Middle School 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 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owatonna Middle School's student population of 1,015 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Owatonna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatonna Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1275 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Owatonna Middle School's ranking?
Owatonna Middle School is ranked #1275 out of 1,860 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Middle School?
1,015 students attend Owatonna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Owatonna Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owatonna Middle School?
Owatonna Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owatonna Middle School offer ?
Owatonna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatonna Middle School part of?
Owatonna Middle School is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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