Serving 105 students in grades 7-8, Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Jr. covers the entire school district of Morristown, MN, encompassing approximately 149.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior's student population of 105 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A safe and supportive school community with a shared responsibility of quality education for all.
School Rankings
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior 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 Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior is 0.22, 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
#1016 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior's ranking?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior is ranked #1016 out of 1,773 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior?
105 students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior offer ?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior part of?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Junior is part of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District.
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