Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, Owatonna 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 is 33% (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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owatonna Middle School's student population of 999 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owatonna Middle 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 Owatonna Middle School is 0.45, which is less 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
#1275 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owatonna Middle School's ranking?
Owatonna Middle School is ranked #1275 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?
33% 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 Owatonna Middle School?
999 students attend Owatonna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Owatonna Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owatonna Middle School?
Owatonna Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owatonna Middle School offer ?
Owatonna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Owatonna Middle School part of?
Owatonna Middle School is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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