Serving 11 students in grades 6-8, Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School 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 <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
36%
12%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School?
11 students attend Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School?
Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School offer ?
Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School part of?
Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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