Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.'s student population of 348 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.'s ranking?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is ranked #381 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. often compared to?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.is often viewed alongside schools like St. Clair Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School, Hartley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.?
348 students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. offer ?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. part of?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. is part of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District.
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