Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Howard Lake Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Howard Lake, MN, encompassing approximately 112.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
115 acres
School Motto
Excellence Through Education
School Rankings
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lakers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School's ranking?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School is ranked #824 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School?
393 students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School students are White, 6% 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 Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School offer ?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School part of?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.
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