Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District
School District · Howard Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#355 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,431
$1,177 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,310 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted ranks #355 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Humphrey Elementary (6.7/10), Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (5.3/10), and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humphrey Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Winsted Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted is a Howard Lake, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,310 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $13,431 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Humphrey Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted with test data.
Schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
6 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Howard Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 1,310
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
The average composite rating for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted is 5.2/10. 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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted's district-level spending was $13,431 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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
The average student-teacher ratio in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Humphrey Elementary is the highest-rated school in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Across schools in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
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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