Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, Oltman 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 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,002 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Oltman 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 Oltman Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oltman Middle School?
1,002 students attend Oltman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oltman Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oltman Middle School?
Oltman Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oltman Middle School offer ?
Oltman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oltman Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,002 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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