Wayzata West Middle School vs. Wayzata Central Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
Wayzata Central 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 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).
Serving 1,502 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata Central 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 76% (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 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
681 students
1,502 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#34 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
235
508
Grade 7 Students
220
507
Grade 8 Students
226
487
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
28%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
62%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
