Waconia Middle School vs. Southview Elementary School
Should you attend Waconia Middle School or Southview Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waconia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, Waconia Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
953 students
538 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#225 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
85
Grade 1 Students
-
83
Grade 2 Students
-
94
Grade 3 Students
-
94
Grade 4 Students
-
94
Grade 5 Students
-
88
Grade 6 Students
316
-
Grade 7 Students
310
-
Grade 8 Students
327
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
