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Freshwater Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 193 students in Freshwater Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Freshwater Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
193 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Freshwater Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has decreased from 35-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
162 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $56,487 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,389 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$56,487
$17,887
Spending / Student
$61,389
$18,614
Best Freshwater Education School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Pine Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Freshwater Education District Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Leaf River Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elm Tree Academy
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freshwater Education School District?
Freshwater Education School District manages 5 public schools serving 193 students.
What is the rank of Freshwater Education School District?
Freshwater Education School District is ranked #419 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freshwater Education School District?
84% of Freshwater Education School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freshwater Education School District?
Freshwater Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Freshwater Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $61,389 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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