Distance Learning Academy K-5 (Closed 2023)

Serving 2,414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Distance Learning Academy K-5 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
2,414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
35%
45%
(20-21)
44%
53%
(20-21)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
33%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Distance Learning Academy K-5 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Distance Learning Academy K-5 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
12%
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White
24%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Distance Learning Academy K-5.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Distance Learning Academy K-5 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Distance Learning Academy K-5 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy K-5?
2,414 students attend Distance Learning Academy K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Distance Learning Academy K-5 students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Distance Learning Academy K-5?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy K-5 offer ?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Distance Learning Academy K-5 part of?
Distance Learning Academy K-5 is part of Osseo Public School District.

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