Serving 356 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
356 students attend Waseca Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Waseca Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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