Serving 168 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 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 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 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
28:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
168 students attend Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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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