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Waseca Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,784 students in Waseca Public 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 Waseca Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
1,784 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waseca Public 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 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
14 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
44 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,336 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
112
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,019 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,450
$17,860
Spending / Student
$16,019
$18,586
Best Waseca Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Hartley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Grades: PK-3
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Waseca Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Waseca Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Grades: 4-6
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Waseca Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Grades: 7-8
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,784 students.
What is the rank of Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District is ranked #328 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca Public School District?
75% of Waseca Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Waseca Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,019 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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