The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Asian
(17-18)1%
7%
Hispanic
(17-18)22%
9%
Black
(17-18)12%
11%
White
(17-18)65%
67%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% MN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
How many students attend Owatonna Alc 6-8?
73 students attend Owatonna Alc 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Owatonna Alc 6-8 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Owatonna Alc 6-8 offer ?
Owatonna Alc 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatonna Alc 6-8 part of?
Owatonna Alc 6-8 is part of Owatonna 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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