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Waconia Middle School

1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 937 students in grades 6-8, Waconia Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 937 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waconia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waconia Middle School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
937 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waconia Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waconia Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#271 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waconia Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waconia Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waconia Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Waconia Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waconia Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waconia Middle School's ranking?
Waconia Middle School is ranked #271 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Waconia Middle School often compared to?
Waconia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southview Elementary School, Waconia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waconia Middle School?
937 students attend Waconia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waconia Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waconia Middle School?
Waconia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waconia Middle School offer ?
Waconia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waconia Middle School part of?
Waconia Middle School is part of Waconia Public School District.

School Reviews
5   12/8/2017
I love all the things that you do for me and my child. It has been helping her so much. Thank You!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Sarah
5   12/5/2010
This is a very nice school, a place where they take care of bullying, teachers teach a lot to kids to get ready for the tests,and they treat the kids respectivly
- Posted by Student/Alumni - adria

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 937 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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