Serving 208 students in grades 5-8, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School 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 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School's student population of 208 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School 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 Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1122 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School's ranking?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is ranked #1122 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School often compared to?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Falls Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School?
208 students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School offer ?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School part of?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is part of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District.
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