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Oelwein Online School

Summary:

Oelwein Online School is a small, public virtual school serving grades PK-12 in Oelwein, Iowa, which is part of the Oelwein Community School District. With just 142 students enrolled, the school lags behind both the district and state averages in academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores.

Oelwein Online School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at nearly 60%, indicating a significant population from low-income families. Additionally, the school has a very high student-teacher ratio of 48.1 students per teacher, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Over the past few years, the school's performance has declined, with the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts dropping from 72.2% in 2022-2023 to just 41.2% in 2023-2024.

Compared to the Oelwein Community School District and the state of Iowa, Oelwein Online School consistently underperforms in academic achievement across multiple grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and state.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

 301 6th Ave. SW
       Oelwein, IA  50662

(319) 283-3536

District: Oelwein Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 337 Iowa Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  48.1 Help
Number of students:  142

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Two or more races:
11.3%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oelwein Online School ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oelwein Online School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oelwein Online School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Oelwein Online School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Oelwein Online School 280th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Oelwein Online School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Oelwein Online School 319th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Oelwein Online School in the ranking list.)

Oelwein Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oelwein Community School District 303rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oelwein Online School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.53 280th 337 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oelwein Online School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.41 279th 332 16.0%
2023 13.34 304th 336 9.5%
2024 6.74 319th 338 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Oelwein Online School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 62 3 0 9 3 0 7 0 84
2023 110 3 0 11 1 0 16 1 142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oelwein Online School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 84 1.5 56.0 58.3
2023 142 2.9 48.1 59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oelwein Online School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 84 1.5 56.0 58.3
2023 142 2.9 48.1 59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Oelwein Online School.

Students at Oelwein Online School are 77% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Oelwein Online School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Iowa alternative schools.


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