Serving 1,098 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodbury Middle School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,098 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Woodbury Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
11%
7%

Hispanic
11%
12%

Black
11%
12%

White
59%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Middle School's ranking?
Woodbury Middle School is ranked #630 out of 1,860 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
1,098 students attend Woodbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Woodbury Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% 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 23:1, 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
What school district is Woodbury Middle School part of?
Woodbury Middle School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.
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