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#1084 of 1,992 schools in MN
Oakland Education Center
School · Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ · Austin, MN
An Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 2ND AVE NW, Austin, MN 55912
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oakland Education Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,205
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| New Dominion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 2–11 | 3.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| New Dominion AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 1 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $73,500NCES 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.
Oakland Education Center is listed in Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Education Center
Oakland Education Center is a public school in Austin, MN, part of Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Education Center
What grades does Oakland Education Center serve?
Oakland Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oakland Education Center?
Oakland Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Education Center is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Education Center rank in MN?
Oakland Education Center ranks #1,084 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Oakland Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Oakland Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Education Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Oakland Education Center a charter school?
No, Oakland Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakland Education Center a Title I school?
No, Oakland Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Education Center?
78.4% of students at Oakland Education Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.7%
- Phone
- (507) 460-1917
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 55912)
- 29,438
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 55912; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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