Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District

1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 699 students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
699 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#423 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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.
32%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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.
70-79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
538 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
77%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
112 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
16%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
42
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
55
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,730 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,361 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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
$23,730
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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
$24,361
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools  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 Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 4-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 699 students.
What is the rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District is ranked #427 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
77% of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,361 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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