Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District, serving 444 students. Public elementary schools in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 59%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District are Morristown Elementary School and Waterville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District |
| School District Website | http://www.wem.k12.mn.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (507) 362-4432 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MN) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,516 Schools |
| # of Students | 444 Students | 595,146 Students |
| # of Teachers | 33 Teachers | 38,522 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 489 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #138 out of 524 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 60% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.56 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 10,374 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 41,781 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 31 Students | 57,718 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 10% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 68,447 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 385 Students | 383,929 Students |
| % White Students | 87% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 468 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 14 Students | 32,280 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 15 | 10,675 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 52 | 61,576 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 54 | 63,621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 53 | 64,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 59 | 65,799 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 74 | 67,321 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 65 | 67,763 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 72 | 66,635 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 54,827 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 53,941 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,314 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,349 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 4,436 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 5,411 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,434 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,416. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,893 is less than the state median of $14,606. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MN) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,434 | $14,416 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,893 | $14,606 |
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Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Morristown Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30%23 Ann St10
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-4222
Grades: 5-6 | 137 students
- Waterville Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%500 E Paquin St10
Waterville, MN 56096
(507) 362-4439
Grades: PK-4 | 307 students
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