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Waseca Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,752 students in Waseca Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waseca Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
1,752 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waseca Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
74%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,312 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,751
$17,752
Spending / Student
$16,312
$18,474
Best Waseca Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waseca Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St. Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Waseca Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Waseca Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 7-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,752 students.
What is the rank of Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District is ranked #281 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca Public School District?
74% of Waseca Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waseca Public School District?
Waseca Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Waseca Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,312 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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