Serving 39 students in grades 6-8, Owatonna Online 6-8 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Online 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Owatonna Online 6-8's student population of 39 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owatonna Online 6-8 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 Online 6-8 is 0.56, 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
#1318 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
59%
12%
White
31%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Online 6-8's ranking?
Owatonna Online 6-8 is ranked #1318 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Online 6-8?
39 students attend Owatonna Online 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Owatonna Online 6-8 students are Black, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Owatonna Online 6-8 offer ?
Owatonna Online 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Owatonna Online 6-8 part of?
Owatonna Online 6-8 is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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