Owatonna Middle School

oms.isd761.org/

1,015 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Owatonna Middle School, located in Owatonna, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Owatonna Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, catering to the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active presence through its extracurricular offerings and school communications. Utilizing platforms like rSchoolToday, the school ensures that families remain informed about athletic schedules, student activities, and important institutional updates. This commitment to transparent communication and student engagement helps create a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to explore their interests and build meaningful connections within the Owatonna area.

1,015

Total Students

67.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owatonna Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	711
Hispanic	187
Black	67
Asian	8
Two or More	42

White
711 (70.0%)
Hispanic
187 (18.4%)
Black
67 (6.6%)
Two or More
42 (4.1%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)444-8700
Website:	http://oms.isd761.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 349

Grade 7 326

Grade 8 340