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Waseca Intermediate School

400 19th Ave Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 359 students in grades 4-6, Waseca Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waseca Intermediate School's student population of 359 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 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
Waseca Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waseca Intermediate School is 0.40, 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)
#1072 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waseca Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waseca Intermediate 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.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waseca Intermediate 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.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waseca Intermediate 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
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waseca Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waseca Intermediate School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waseca Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waseca Intermediate 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 Waseca Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waseca Intermediate 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waseca Intermediate 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 Waseca Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Waseca Intermediate 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
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waseca Intermediate 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
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waseca Intermediate 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 Waseca Intermediate School's ranking?
Waseca Intermediate School is ranked #1072 out of 1,860 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waseca Intermediate School?
359 students attend Waseca Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Waseca Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Waseca Intermediate School?
Waseca Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waseca Intermediate School offer ?
Waseca Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Waseca Intermediate School part of?
Waseca Intermediate School is part of Waseca Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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