Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayzata West Middle serves the west part of Wayzata, MN, within an attendance area of approximately 18.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayzata West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wayzata West Middle School's student population of 836 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wayzata West Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayzata West Middle School is 0.58, 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
#25 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
62%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayzata West Middle School's ranking?
Wayzata West Middle School is ranked #25 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wayzata West Middle School often compared to?
Wayzata West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata Central Middle School, Wayzata East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wayzata West Middle School?
836 students attend Wayzata West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wayzata West Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayzata West Middle School?
Wayzata West Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayzata West Middle School offer ?
Wayzata West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayzata West Middle School part of?
Wayzata West Middle School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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