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Onamia Academy
School · Onamia Public School District · Onamia, MN
A school in Onamia, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
407 130TH AVE S, Onamia, MN 56359
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Onamia Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onamia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Onamia), 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
$57,852
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Onamia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onamia Academy is listed in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onamia Academy
Onamia Academy is a public school in Onamia, MN, part of Onamia Public School District, serving approximately 45 students in grades 4th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onamia Academy
What grades does Onamia Academy serve?
Onamia Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Onamia Academy?
Onamia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onamia Academy rank in MN?
Onamia Academy ranks #1,224 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Onamia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Onamia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Onamia Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onamia Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Onamia Academy a charter school?
No, Onamia Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onamia Academy a Title I school?
No, Onamia Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onamia Academy?
93.3% of students at Onamia Academy 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (320) 532-6840
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 56359)
- 3,451
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 56359; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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