Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Watertown-mayer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Watertown-mayer Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watertown-mayer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown-mayer Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#379 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 #379 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
533 students attend Watertown-mayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Watertown-mayer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watertown-mayer Elementary School offer ?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Watertown-mayer Elementary School part of?
Watertown-mayer Elementary School is part of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District.
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