Wayzata Central Middle School

305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,395 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata Central Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayzata Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Wayzata Central Middle School's student population of 1,395 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayzata Central Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayzata Central Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#45 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayzata Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
28%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
8%
12%
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White
54%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayzata Central Middle School's ranking?
Wayzata Central Middle School is ranked #45 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wayzata Central Middle School often compared to?
Wayzata Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata West Middle School, Wayzata East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Wayzata Central Middle School?
1,395 students attend Wayzata Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wayzata Central Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayzata Central Middle School?
Wayzata Central Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayzata Central Middle School offer ?
Wayzata Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wayzata Central Middle School part of?
Wayzata Central Middle School is part of Wayzata Public School District.

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4   9/15/2023
best middle school in 2023.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gio Chellino

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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