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Wadena-Deer Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,088 students in Wadena-Deer Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Wadena-Deer Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,088 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Wadena-Deer Creek School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
17 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
948 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
88
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,146 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 $14,801 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,146
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,801
$18,586
Best Wadena-Deer Creek School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Wadena-Deer Creek School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,088 students.
What is the rank of Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Wadena-Deer Creek School District is ranked #331 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
87% of Wadena-Deer Creek School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wadena-Deer Creek School District?
Wadena-Deer Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Wadena-Deer Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,801 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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