Top Rankings
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,305 students in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,305 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
12 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,172 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
97
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,984 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,624
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,984
$18,586
Best Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winsted Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Humphrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Elm Ave
Waverly, MN 55390
(320) 543-4680
Waverly, MN 55390
(320) 543-4680
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,305 students.
What is the rank of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District is ranked #260 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
90% of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,984 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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