For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Wheaton Area Public 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 Wheaton Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
366 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wheaton Area Public 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
287 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
28
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,128 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,191 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,128
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,191
$18,586
Best Wheaton Area Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District is ranked #231 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton Area Public School District?
78% of Wheaton Area Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Wheaton Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,191 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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