For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 728 students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
728 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools 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 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
556 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
76%
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
113 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
16%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
61
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,784 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,784
$17,860
Spending / Student
$23,390
$18,586
Best Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogema Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Grades: PK-3
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Waubun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 4-6
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Waubun Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 728 students.
What is the rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District is ranked #409 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
76% of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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