Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

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Lakeville Online Academy-Middle ranks 279 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakeville Online Academy-Middle is a public virtual middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lakeville, Minnesota, with a relatively small student population of 41 students. While the Lakeville Area Schools district is ranked 80 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, Lakeville Online Academy-Middle appears to be underperforming compared to nearby traditional public middle schools.

The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the McGuire Middle and Century Middle School, both in the Lakeville Area Schools district. In 2023-2024, Lakeville Online Academy-Middle's proficiency rates were 27.59% in Math, 48.57% in Reading, and 23.53% in Science, significantly lower than the district's averages of over 50% in Math and Reading. Additionally, the school's performance ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools, suggesting the virtual learning environment may not be as effective for this student population.

Lakeville Online Academy-Middle also has a higher percentage of White students (80.49%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (26.83%) compared to the Lakeville Area Schools district average. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, which could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Lakeville Online Academy-Middle may not be as effective in serving its student population as the traditional public middle schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-8

17630 Juniper Path
Lakeville, MN 55044-5754

(952) 232-2023

District: Lakeville Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 41

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeville Online Academy-Middle ranks worse than 51.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.44. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeville Online Academy-Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeville Online Academy-Middle 279^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Lakeville Online Academy-Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Lakeville Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeville Area Schools 80^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.43	368^th	529	30.4%
2024	48.44	279^th	545	48.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.80	338^th	455	25.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.90	339^th	436	22.2%
2024	26.43	362^nd	440	17.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	67	7	9	15	0	0	0	0	98
2023	33	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	41

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 Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	98	6.2	15.8	13.3
2023	41	4.9	8.3	26.8

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 Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	98	6.2	15.8	13.3
2023	41	4.9	8.3	26.8

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Lakeville Online Academy-Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	17630 Juniper Path	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 232-2023	41	5	8.3	26.8%	33 (80.5%)	3 (7.3%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	279^th of 545 public middle schools	48.8%		34.4	368^th of 529 public middle schools	30.4%	89			21.4	27.6		54.6	41.2	48.6	23.5	23.5
Century Middle School	Public	6-8	18610 Ipava Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-2301	931	56	16.6	13.7%	684 (73.5%)	57 (6.1%)	44 (4.7%)	89 (9.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.9%)	88.9	35^th of 545 public middle schools	93.6%		85.2	45^th of 529 public middle schools	91.5%	10	57.3	56.0	63.2	58.8	76.5	59.9	61.1	65.9	39.6	39.6	$10,910
Kenwood Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	19455 Kenwood Tr	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3800	777	54	14.4	33.7%	494 (63.6%)	67 (8.6%)	120 (15.4%)	52 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.0%)	67.7	151^st of 545 public middle schools	72.3%		69.5	134^th of 529 public middle schools	74.7%	17	45.1	52.8	47.7	48.5	57.9	47.2	44.5	49.9	26.6	26.6	$12,649
Valley Middle School of STEM	Public	6-8	900 Garden View Dr	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8300	1,076	61	17.5	48.0%	481 (44.7%)	254 (23.6%)	196 (18.2%)	52 (4.8%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (8.1%)	49.3	270^th of 545 public middle schools	50.5%		52.4	247^th of 529 public middle schools	53.3%	23	36.7	29.0	33.8	33.2	52.0	35.2	39.0	42.2	30.2	30.2	$12,751
STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville	Public, Charter	6-8	14450 Burnhaven Dr	Burnsville	55306	Dakota County	STEP Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 285-1920	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	31.5	392^nd of 545 public middle schools	28.1%					(n/a)	17.1	16.0	27.8	19.2	37.1	60.0	29.4	42.9	5.9	5.9
McGuire Middle	Public	6-8	21220 Holyoke Ave W	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-2200	865	61	14.2	20.5%	656 (75.8%)	58 (6.7%)	59 (6.8%)	34 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.7%)	79.5	76^th of 545 public middle schools	86.1%		84.2	50^th of 529 public middle schools	90.5%	26	45.5	52.1	65.3	54.5	63.5	54.8	54.7	57.6	32.7	32.7	$11,550
Eagle Ridge Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13955 Glendale Rd	Savage	55378	Scott County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(952) 707-2800	57	40	1.4	82.5%	15 (26.3%)	13 (22.8%)	22 (38.6%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	34.3	366^th of 545 public middle schools	32.8%		33.8	371^st of 529 public middle schools	29.9%	5	25.4	22.4	23.7	23.9	39.9	39.2	39.8	39.7	16.4	16.4	$13,684
Joseph Nicollet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	400 E 134th St	Burnsville	55337	Dakota County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(952) 707-2600	78	51	1.5	67.9%	25 (32.1%)	27 (34.6%)	15 (19.2%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	33.9	369^th of 545 public middle schools	32.3%		27.1	400^th of 529 public middle schools	24.4%	31	29.5	25.9	26.0	27.2	42.7	33.3	37.2	37.8	13.5	13.5	$14,713
Farmington Online - Middle	Public	6-8	20655 Flagstaff Ave	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 463-5013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School	Public	6-8	15855 Fish Point Rd	Prior Lake	55372	Scott County	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 226-0700	1,987	104	19.1	19.8%	1,495 (75.2%)	131 (6.6%)	119 (6.0%)	103 (5.2%)	17 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (6.1%)	83.5	59^th of 545 public middle schools	89.2%		84.3	49^th of 529 public middle schools	90.7%	10	61.2	53.5	53.8	56.2	66.5	56.8	48.7	57.5	43.6	43.6	$10,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeville Online Academy-Middle

Is Lakeville Online Academy-Middle a good school?

Lakeville Online Academy-Middle ranks 279^th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeville Online Academy-Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41 students attended Lakeville Online Academy-Middle.

What district is Lakeville Online Academy-Middle in?

Lakeville Area Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lakeville Online Academy-Middle?

Students at Lakeville Online Academy-Middle are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% American Indian.

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