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Orono Discovery Center

5050 Independence St
Maple Plain, MN 55359
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Orono Discovery Center serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Orono Discovery Center's student population of 30 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Orono Discovery Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Orono Discovery Center?
30 students attend Orono Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Orono Discovery Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Discovery Center?
Orono Discovery Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Discovery Center offer ?
Orono Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Discovery Center part of?
Orono Discovery Center is part of Orono ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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