Serving 1,178 students in grades 6-8, Distance Learning Academy 6-8 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 26% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
24%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Osseo Public School District
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Distance Learning Academy 6-8?
1,178 students attend Distance Learning Academy 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Distance Learning Academy 6-8 students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Distance Learning Academy 6-8 offer ?
Distance Learning Academy 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Distance Learning Academy 6-8 part of?
Distance Learning Academy 6-8 is part of Osseo Public School District.
