Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School 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 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kenyon, MN, covering approximately 222.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School's student population of 216 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is 0.20, 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
#1015 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School's ranking?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is ranked #1015 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School often compared to?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Falls Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School?
216 students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School offer ?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School part of?
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School is part of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District.
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