For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,844 students in Wadena County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wadena County, MN are White Pine Academy, Sebeka Secondary and Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadena County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Wadena County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wadena County (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.
Sebeka Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 1st St Nw
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Menahga High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Motley-staples Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Lane
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Verndale Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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
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
Wadena County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Connections High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Freshwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
216 Aspen Avenue Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wadena County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wadena County, MN include White Pine Academy, Sebeka Secondary and Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wadena County, MN?
9 public middle schools are located in Wadena County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadena County, MN?
Wadena County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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