The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (10-11)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(10-11)25%
7%
Black
(10-11)50%
9%
White
(10-11)25%
74%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
5%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend 279 Osseo I.S. Alc?
4 students attend 279 Osseo I.S. Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of 279 Osseo I.S. Alc students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does 279 Osseo I.S. Alc offer ?
279 Osseo I.S. Alc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is 279 Osseo I.S. Alc part of?
279 Osseo I.S. Alc is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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