Serving 135 students in grades 7-8, Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.'s student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. 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 Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.'s ranking?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is ranked #1344 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
135 students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. offer ?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. part of?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr. is part of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District.
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