Serving 20 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Otter Lake 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
30%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Otter Lake School?
20 students attend Otter Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Otter Lake School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Lake School?
Otter Lake School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otter Lake School offer ?
Otter Lake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Otter Lake School part of?
Otter Lake School is part of Northeast Metro 916 School District.
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