Very Good
#432 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 22% in state
Orono Middle
Middle School · Orono Public School District · Long Lake, MN
A middle school in Long Lake, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 N OLD CRYSTAL BAY RD, Long Lake, MN 55356
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orono Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orono Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low5/100K
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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
$171,333
Median home value
$712,800
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
64.2%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata West MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 714 | 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.
Orono Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orono Middle is listed in ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orono Middle
Orono Middle is a public middle school in Long Lake, MN, part of Orono Public School District, serving approximately 704 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orono Middle
What grades does Orono Middle serve?
Orono Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Orono Middle?
Orono Middle has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orono Middle rank in MN?
Orono Middle ranks #432 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Orono Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Orono Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Orono Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orono Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orono Middle a charter school?
No, Orono Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orono Middle a Title I school?
No, Orono Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orono Middle?
11.9% of students at Orono Middle 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (952) 449-8450
- Area population (ZIP 55356)
- 5,924
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 55356; 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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