Falcons Online Academy-middle

710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 18 students in grades 5-8, Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Falcons Online Academy-middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Falcons Online Academy-middle's student population of 18 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
18 students
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School Rankings

Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 Falcons Online Academy-middle is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
45%
≤20%
51%
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
11%
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Black
6%
12%
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White
50%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Falcons Online Academy-middle and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Falcons Online Academy-middle and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falcons Online Academy-middle's ranking?
Falcons Online Academy-middle is ranked #1651 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle?
18 students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Falcons Online Academy-middle students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Falcons Online Academy-middle offer ?
Falcons Online Academy-middle offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Falcons Online Academy-middle part of?
Falcons Online Academy-middle is part of Faribault Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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