Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tonka Online K-5 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonka Online K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tonka Online K-5's student population of 46 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tonka Online K-5 ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonka Online K-5 is 0.70, 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
#146 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 Tonka Online K-5's ranking?
Tonka Online K-5 is ranked #146 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Tonka Online K-5?
46 students attend Tonka Online K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tonka Online K-5 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonka Online K-5?
Tonka Online K-5 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tonka Online K-5 offer ?
Tonka Online K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tonka Online K-5 part of?
Tonka Online K-5 is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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