Top Rankings
Watertown-Mayer Public 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,465 students in Watertown-Mayer Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Watertown-Mayer Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,465 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Watertown-Mayer Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 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
#118 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
17 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,335 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
91%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
100
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,633
$18,580
Best Watertown-Mayer Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Grades: 5-8
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown-Mayer Public School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,465 students.
What is the rank of Watertown-Mayer Public School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School District is ranked #122 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 Watertown-Mayer Public School District?
91% of Watertown-Mayer Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown-Mayer Public School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Watertown-Mayer Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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