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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 727 students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
727 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 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 70% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#418 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
80%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
15%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,113 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,113
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,761
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Gr: PK-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools manages 4 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools is ranked #421 out of 514 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
80% of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,761 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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