Wayzata East Middle School vs. Wayzata West Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wayzata East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wayzata West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata East Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
609 students
681 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#31 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
188
235
Grade 7 Students
209
220
Grade 8 Students
212
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
19%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
60%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
