Wayzata Central Middle School vs. Wayzata West Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wayzata Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wayzata West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,395 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata Central Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,395 students
687 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#55 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
503
218
Grade 7 Students
485
227
Grade 8 Students
407
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
21%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
54%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
