Serving 349 students in grades 7-12, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec's student population of 349 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is 0.15, 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
#1293 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sec's ranking?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is ranked #1293 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec often compared to?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Secis often viewed alongside schools like Nrheg Secondary, Waseca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
The graduation rate of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
349 students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec offer ?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec part of?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is part of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District.
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