Serving 170 students in grades 5-6, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 5-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is 0.20, 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
#978 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade's ranking?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is ranked #978 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade?
170 students attend Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade offer ?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade part of?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District.
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