Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oakland Education Center 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 <50% (which is higher 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland Education Center's student population of 34 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland Education Center 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 Oakland Education Center is 0.66, 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
#1209 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 is Oakland Education Center's ranking?
Oakland Education Center is ranked #1209 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?
<50% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Education Center?
The graduation rate of Oakland Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oakland Education Center?
34 students attend Oakland Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Oakland Education Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Education Center?
Oakland Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Education Center offer ?
Oakland Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oakland Education Center part of?
Oakland Education Center is part of Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ School District.
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