School overview
At a glance
Reported students
720
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
35.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
72th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
611
Orono Middle: 720 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Orono Middle
Orono Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in LONG LAKE. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Orono Public School District. NCES reports 720 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 16.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.3%) and multiracial (5.6%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Orono Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.3%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Orono Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orono Intermediate Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
663 reported students
Schumann Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
611 reported students
Orono Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
961 reported students
Orono Discovery Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
28 reported students
School Readiness Plus
Other · Grades PK–PK
4 reported students
Orono Online Learning
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students