Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cologne Academy Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 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
Cologne Academy Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cologne Academy Online's student population of 31 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cologne Academy Online 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 Cologne Academy Online is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
61%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cologne Academy Online's ranking?
Cologne Academy Online is ranked #964 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?
40-59% 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 Cologne Academy Online?
31 students attend Cologne Academy Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cologne Academy Online students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cologne Academy Online?
Cologne Academy Online has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cologne Academy Online offer ?
Cologne Academy Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cologne Academy Online part of?
Cologne Academy Online is part of Cologne Academy School District.
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