Serving 1,160 students in grades 6-8, Woodbury Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodbury Middle School serves the northern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's borders and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodbury Middle School's student population of 1,160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodbury Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Middle School is 0.63, which is more 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
#561 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Middle School's ranking?
Woodbury Middle School is ranked #561 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Woodbury Middle School often compared to?
Woodbury Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Woodbury Middle School?
1,160 students attend Woodbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Woodbury Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodbury Middle School?
Woodbury Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodbury Middle School offer ?
Woodbury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodbury Middle School part of?
Woodbury Middle School is part of South Washington County Schools.
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