Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District

1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388-9422
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,499 students in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#184 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
14 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,397 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
108
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,188 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,185
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,188
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Mayer High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Grades: 5-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Hwy 25
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,499 students.
What is the rank of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District is ranked #186 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District?
93% of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District?
Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,188 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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