Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Watertown-mayer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is located in Watertown, MN, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 99.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest point within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown-mayer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Watertown-mayer Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Watertown-mayer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown-mayer Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#337 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown-mayer Elementary School's ranking?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Watertown-mayer Elementary School?
482 students attend Watertown-mayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Watertown-mayer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown-mayer Elementary School?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watertown-mayer Elementary School offer ?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watertown-mayer Elementary School part of?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School is part of Watertown-Mayer Public School District.
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