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Kaleidoscope Middle School
Middle School · Kaleidoscope Charter School · Otsego, MN
A charter middle school in Otsego, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7525 KALLAND AVE NE, Otsego, MN 55301
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Kaleidoscope Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kaleidoscope Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,157
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| St. Michael-albertville Middle WestEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| St. Michael-albertville Middle EastEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 950 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kaleidoscope Charter School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kaleidoscope Middle School is listed in KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaleidoscope Middle School
Kaleidoscope Middle School is a public middle school in Otsego, MN, part of Kaleidoscope Charter School, serving approximately 115 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,955 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaleidoscope Middle School
What grades does Kaleidoscope Middle School serve?
Kaleidoscope Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Middle School?
Kaleidoscope Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
How does Kaleidoscope Middle School rank in MN?
Kaleidoscope Middle School ranks #1,955 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kaleidoscope Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaleidoscope Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kaleidoscope Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaleidoscope Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Kaleidoscope Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Kaleidoscope Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kaleidoscope Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kaleidoscope Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaleidoscope Middle School?
36.5% of students at Kaleidoscope Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (763) 428-1890
- Area population (ZIP 55301)
- 13,485
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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