Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak View Elementary 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 is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oak View Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak View Elementary School 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 Oak View Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1159 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
23%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak View Elementary School's ranking?
Oak View Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Oak View Elementary School often compared to?
Oak View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Island Elementary School, Basswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oak View Elementary School?
486 students attend Oak View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oak View Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak View Elementary School?
Oak View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak View Elementary School offer ?
Oak View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak View Elementary School part of?
Oak View Elementary School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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