Rps Online Middle School

2300 Overland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Rps Online 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rps Online Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Rps Online Middle School's student population of 73 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
73 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Rps Online 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 Rps Online Middle School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1376 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
45%
40-49%
51%
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
18%
12%
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White
49%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Rps Online Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rps Online Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rps Online Middle School's ranking?
Rps Online Middle School is ranked #1376 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rps Online Middle School?
73 students attend Rps Online Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Rps Online Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rps Online Middle School?
Rps Online Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rps Online Middle School offer ?
Rps Online Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rps Online Middle School part of?
Rps Online Middle School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Rps Online Middle School located?
Rps Online Middle School is located in the Historic Southwest neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Southwest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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