Orono Middle

Summary:

Orono Middle is a highly-regarded public middle school in Long Lake, Minnesota, serving around 700 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Orono Public School District, which is ranked 12th out of 463 districts in the state, Orono Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Minnesota, placing 11th out of 545 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Orono Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III standardized tests exceeding state averages across all grades and subjects. The school's student population is predominantly white, at around 89%, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools, such as Hopkins West Middle School and the alternative programs within the Wayzata Public School District. Additionally, Orono Middle has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.16% to 12.43%, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to some of the surrounding schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Minnetonka West Middle, Wayzata East Middle, and Grandview Middle School, Orono Middle generally outperforms its counterparts in terms of academic proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics and reading. This consistent high performance, along with the school's ability to support the academic success of diverse learners, including subgroups, makes Orono Middle a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
       Long Lake, MN  55356-8309


(952) 449-8450

District: Orono Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,492 Help


Students who attend Orono Middle usually attend:

High:    Orono Senior High

Feeder schools for Orono Middle:

Elementary:    Orono Intermediate Elementary
    Schumann Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orono Middle ranks better than 98% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orono Middle is 19.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orono Middle is $13,492.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orono Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Orono Middle 11th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Orono Middle in the ranking list.)

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Orono Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Orono Public School District 12th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orono Middle

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Rank History for all students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.65 10th 387 97.4%
2005 87.31 17th 396 95.7%
2006 83.42 36th 406 91.1%
2007 86.52 31st 403 92.3%
2008 87.71 21st 409 94.9%
2009 82.32 19th 230 91.7%
2010 85.15 31st 454 93.2%
2011 87.27 22nd 478 95.4%
2012 86.24 20th 469 95.7%
2013 84.25 39th 488 92.0%
2014 87.41 28th 490 94.3%
2015 90.55 23rd 516 95.5%
2016 87.33 35th 508 93.1%
2017 87.45 37th 523 92.9%
2018 86.15 37th 518 92.9%
2019 91.67 20th 533 96.2%
2021 91.43 23rd 521 95.6%
2022 95.81 11th 520 97.9%
2023 94.90 13th 529 97.5%
2024 96.65 11th 545 98.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.58 44th 131 66.4%
2024 78.56 20th 116 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.03 16th 253 93.7%
2019 93.74 10th 282 96.5%
2021 80.54 19th 260 92.7%
2022 79.94 30th 288 89.6%
2023 91.04 9th 298 97.0%
2024 91.39 12th 307 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.03 179th 401 55.4%
2019 67.19 108th 415 74.0%
2021 56.19 145th 399 63.7%
2022 74.24 54th 404 86.6%
2023 83.11 31st 459 93.2%
2024 74.96 68th 473 85.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.36 32nd 436 92.7%
2019 89.71 21st 439 95.2%
2021 89.22 18th 443 95.9%
2022 94.77 9th 467 98.1%
2023 93.54 10th 455 97.8%
2024 95.03 10th 474 97.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.51 38th 438 91.3%
2019 90.81 21st 454 95.4%
2021 89.43 23rd 437 94.7%
2022 94.52 13th 476 97.3%
2023 93.44 15th 464 96.8%
2024 95.83 10th 479 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.00 16th 163 90.2%
2022 88.91 14th 188 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Orono Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.31 53rd 428 87.6%
2019 86.63 28th 428 93.5%
2021 87.39 24th 422 94.3%
2022 94.28 9th 438 97.9%
2023 91.64 22nd 436 95.0%
2024 94.42 14th 440 96.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Orono Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1989 440 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 477 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 684 2 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1992 720 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 743 3 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 771 4 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 798
1995 783 6 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 783 6 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 839 6 15 4 3 n/a n/a 0 867
1998 845 6 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 870
1999 858 12 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 888
2000 823 9 14 5 3 n/a n/a 0 854
2001 598 7 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 565 7 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 565 7 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 572 5 14 15 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 606 8 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2006 603 5 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 595 6 12 15 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 613 5 10 16 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 628 6 9 18 4 n/a n/a 0 665
2010 639 6 13 18 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2011 638 2 10 22 2 0 8 0 682
2012 657 4 14 21 0 0 10 0 706
2013 643 6 12 21 0 1 11 0 694
2014 617 8 14 24 0 1 13 0 677
2015 619 9 13 28 1 1 13 0 684
2016 622 8 11 24 1 0 14 0 680
2017 641 10 9 24 2 0 15 0 701
2018 635 6 9 22 1 0 24 0 697
2019 627 9 8 21 0 0 24 0 689
2020 626 4 9 33 1 0 27 0 700
2021 615 3 9 38 2 0 31 0 698
2022 608 4 10 37 2 1 35 0 697
2023 626 7 11 24 0 0 32 0 700

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 Orono Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 24.0 16.6 2.5
1989 449 22.8 19.6 1.6
1990 486 29.2 16.6 1.4
1991 700 41.3 16.9 1.3
1992 729 41.9 17.3 4.1
1993 767 42.2 18.2 5.1
1994 798 43.4 18.4 3.3
1995 812 45.5 17.8 2.7
1996 812 45.5 17.8 2.7
1997 867 47.2 18.4 2.9
1998 870 n/a 0.0 2.8
1999 888 57.4 15.5 2.7
2000 854 48.1 17.8 5.4
2001 622 36.5 17.0 4.2
2002 592 39.1 15.1 2.7
2003 592 39.1 15.1 2.7
2004 608 32.9 18.5 4.4
2005 640 32.1 19.9 5.8
2006 635 33.3 19.1 5.5
2007 630 35.2 17.9 6.3
2008 646 38.5 16.8 6.7
2009 665 40.2 16.5 6.9
2010 679 41.2 16.4 6.8
2011 682 38.6 17.6 6.3
2012 706 40.2 17.5 6.9
2013 694 39.6 17.5 7.6
2014 677 39.2 17.2 6.4
2015 684 40.0 17.1 7.7
2016 680 42.0 16.1 7.4
2017 701 38.9 18.0 6.8
2018 697 40.2 17.3 6.9
2019 689 44.9 15.3 6.7
2020 700 32.8 21.2 7.1
2021 698 37.2 18.7 7.2
2022 697 39.3 17.7 7.3
2023 700 35.6 19.6 12.4

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 Orono Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 24.0 16.6 2.5
1989 449 22.8 19.6 1.6
1990 486 29.2 16.6 1.4
1991 700 41.3 16.9 1.3
1992 729 41.9 17.3 4.1
1993 767 42.2 18.2 5.1
1994 798 43.4 18.4 3.3
1995 812 45.5 17.8 2.7
1996 812 45.5 17.8 2.7
1997 867 47.2 18.4 2.9
1998 870 n/a 0.0 2.8
1999 888 57.4 15.5 2.7
2000 854 48.1 17.8 5.4
2001 622 36.5 17.0 4.2
2002 592 39.1 15.1 2.7
2003 592 39.1 15.1 2.7
2004 608 32.9 18.5 4.4
2005 640 32.1 19.9 5.8
2006 635 33.3 19.1 5.5
2007 630 35.2 17.9 6.3
2008 646 38.5 16.8 6.7
2009 665 40.2 16.5 6.9
2010 679 41.2 16.4 6.8
2011 682 38.6 17.6 6.3
2012 706 40.2 17.5 6.9
2013 694 39.6 17.5 7.6
2014 677 39.2 17.2 6.4
2015 684 40.0 17.1 7.7
2016 680 42.0 16.1 7.4
2017 701 38.9 18.0 6.8
2018 697 40.2 17.3 6.9
2019 689 44.9 15.3 6.7
2020 700 32.8 21.2 7.1
2021 698 37.2 18.7 7.2
2022 697 39.3 17.7 7.3
2023 700 35.6 19.6 12.4

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orono Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,492

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orono Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 13th of 529 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Orono Middle)75.166.1
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Orono Public School District)75.166.1
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Orono Middle)81.780
 1.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Orono Public School District)81.780
 1.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Orono Middle)73.770.6
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Orono Public School District)73.770.6
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Orono Middle)77.273.7
 3.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Orono Public School District)77.273.7
 3.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Orono Middle)70.157.6
 12.5%
   8th Grade Math (Orono Public School District)70.157.6
 12.5%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Orono Middle)73.562.6
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Orono Public School District)73.562.6
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Orono Middle)69.449.8
 19.6%
   8th Grade Science (Orono Public School District)69.449.8
 19.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689700
 1.6%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White627626
 0.2%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%12.4%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orono Middle

Students who attend Orono Middle usually go on to attend Orono Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Orono Middle.

Students at Orono Middle are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Yes! Orono Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 545 Minnesota middle schools.


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