Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Oakland Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakland Education Center's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Oakland Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Education Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
52%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Education Center's ranking?
Oakland Education Center is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Education Center?
The graduation rate of Oakland Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oakland Education Center?
40 students attend Oakland Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oakland Education Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Education Center?
Oakland Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland Education Center offer ?
Oakland Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Education Center part of?
Oakland Education Center is part of Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ School District.
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