Serving 32 students in grades 6-8, Owatonna Online 6-8 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Online 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Owatonna Online 6-8's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owatonna Online 6-8 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 Online 6-8 is 0.63, which is more 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
#1318 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
38%
12%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Online 6-8's ranking?
Owatonna Online 6-8 is ranked #1318 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Online 6-8?
32 students attend Owatonna Online 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Owatonna Online 6-8 students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Owatonna Online 6-8 offer ?
Owatonna Online 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Owatonna Online 6-8 part of?
Owatonna Online 6-8 is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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