Serving 290 students in grades 7-8, Waseca Junior High School 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 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waseca Junior High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waseca Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waseca Junior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waseca Junior High School's ranking?
Waseca Junior High School is ranked #1454 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waseca Junior High School?
290 students attend Waseca Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Waseca Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waseca Junior High School?
Waseca Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waseca Junior High School offer ?
Waseca Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Waseca Junior High School part of?
Waseca Junior High School is part of Waseca Public School District.
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