Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Owatonna Online K-5 ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Online K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Owatonna Online K-5's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owatonna Online K-5 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owatonna Online K-5 is 0.69, 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
#673 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
42%
12%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 K-5's ranking?
Owatonna Online K-5 is ranked #673 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Online K-5?
73 students attend Owatonna Online K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Owatonna Online K-5 students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What grades does Owatonna Online K-5 offer ?
Owatonna Online K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Owatonna Online K-5 part of?
Owatonna Online K-5 is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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