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.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,185
$17,887
Spending / Student
$19,188
$18,614
Best Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hwy 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
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
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
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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