Osseo Middle School

www.district279.org/sec/ojh/

1,155 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Osseo Middle School, located in Osseo, Minnesota, is a key component of the Osseo Area Schools district (ISD 279). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community.

Central to the school's mission is a focus on student well-being and academic growth. Osseo Middle School prioritizes strong partnerships between families, staff, and the local community to ensure that every student feels connected and challenged. Through its comprehensive programming, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.

1,155

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Osseo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	79
Black	286
Asian	128
Two or More	110
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
544 (47.1 %)
Black
286 (24.8 %)
Asian
128 (11.1 %)
Two or More
110 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (6.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)391-8800
Website:	http://www.district279.org/sec/ojh/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 367

Grade 7 409

Grade 8 379