Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Washington Learning Center 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 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 50%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Learning Center's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Learning Center is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)52%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Washington Learning Center?
188 students attend Washington Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Washington Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Learning Center?
Washington Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Learning Center offer ?
Washington Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Washington Learning Center part of?
Washington Learning Center is part of New Ulm Public School District.
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