Watertown-mayer Public School Dist School District
School District · Watertown, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Watertown-mayer Public School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Watertown Mayer High
Watertown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
Watertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Watertown-mayer Middle
Watertown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#194 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,625
$1,983 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,465 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist ranks #194 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Watertown-mayer Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Watertown Mayer High (7.2/10), Watertown-mayer Elementary School (6.3/10), and Watertown-mayer Middle (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watertown Mayer High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Watertown-mayer Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Watertown-mayer Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Watertown-mayer Public School Dist
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist is a Watertown, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,465 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,625 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Watertown-mayer Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Watertown Mayer High, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Watertown-mayer Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 63.0% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Watertown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Watertown-mayer Public School Dist is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist spends $12,625 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
Watertown Mayer High is the highest-rated school in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist?
Across schools in Watertown-mayer Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Watertown-mayer Public School Dist compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
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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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