CHOICE Technical Academy vs Owatonna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CHOICE Technical Academy
Owatonna · Charter high · Grades 7–12
44 students
Owatonna Middle School
Owatonna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | CHOICE Technical Academy Owatonna, Minnesota | Owatonna Middle School Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #177 of 266 |
| National rank | – | #6176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 44 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 43% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owatonna Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 17.7).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24.5%).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 75%).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 44.0).
- •Owatonna Middle School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 44.
- •CHOICE Technical Academy is a charter school while Owatonna Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHOICE Technical Academy better than Owatonna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Owatonna Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 17.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are CHOICE Technical Academy and Owatonna Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CHOICE Technical Academy: 44. Owatonna Middle School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CHOICE Technical Academy and Owatonna Middle School rank in Minnesota?
CHOICE Technical Academy is unranked and Owatonna Middle School is 177th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).