Serving 9 students in grades 5-8, Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falcons Online Academy-middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Falcons Online Academy-middle's student population of 9 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Falcons Online Academy-middle 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 Falcons Online Academy-middle is 0.35, which is less 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Black
22%
12%
White
78%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcons Online Academy-middle's ranking?
Falcons Online Academy-middle 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).
How many students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle?
9 students attend Falcons Online Academy-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Falcons Online Academy-middle students are White, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falcons Online Academy-middle?
Falcons Online Academy-middle has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falcons Online Academy-middle offer ?
Falcons Online Academy-middle offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Falcons Online Academy-middle part of?
Falcons Online Academy-middle is part of Faribault Public School District.
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