Serving 937 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Waconia Middle School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waconia Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waconia Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waconia Middle School's ranking?
Waconia Middle School is ranked #271 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Waconia Middle School often compared to?
Waconia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Elementary School, Waconia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waconia Middle School?
937 students attend Waconia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waconia Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waconia Middle School?
Waconia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waconia Middle School offer ?
Waconia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waconia Middle School part of?
Waconia Middle School is part of Waconia Public School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2017
I love all the things that you do for me and my child. It has been helping her so much. Thank You!!!!
5 12/5/2010
This is a very nice school, a place where they take care of bullying, teachers teach a lot to kids to get ready for the tests,and they treat the kids respectivly
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