Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School is a four-year public high school located in Wadena, Minnesota, United States. WDC is a cooperative school district for the communities of Wadena, Deer Creek and Bluffton. 646 students are currently enrolled in grades 5–12.
Serving 159 students in grades 5-6, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade encompasses the entire school district in Wadena, MN, covering approximately 191 square miles and typically requiring a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 7.8 miles, with the furthest point being 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade's ranking?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is ranked #909 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade often compared to?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Gradeis often viewed alongside schools like Pillager Middle School, Verndale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade?
159 students attend Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade offer ?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade part of?
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade is part of Wadena-Deer Creek School District.
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