Freshwater Education District School District
School District · Wadena, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 high
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 high
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Evaluating Freshwater Education District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Freshwater Education District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Freshwater Education District Alc
Wadena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$64,713
+$50,105 vs Minnesota median
District size
180 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Freshwater Education District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshwater Education District Alc | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Freshwater Education District
Freshwater Education District is a Wadena, Minnesota school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. District-level spending was $64,713 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Freshwater Education District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Freshwater Education District Alc, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Freshwater Education District students show an average math proficiency of 16.2% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Freshwater Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Freshwater Education District with test data.
Schools in Freshwater Education District
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Wadena
- Total Enrollment
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $64,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Freshwater Education District?
Freshwater Education District has 5 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Freshwater Education District?
The average composite rating for Freshwater Education District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Freshwater Education District?
Freshwater Education District's district-level spending was $64,713 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Freshwater Education District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Freshwater Education District is 6.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Freshwater Education District?
Freshwater Education District Alc is the highest-rated school in Freshwater Education District with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Freshwater Education District?
Across schools in Freshwater Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Freshwater Education District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Freshwater Education District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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