Very Good
#631 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 32% in state
Waconia Middle School
Middle School · Waconia Public School District · Waconia, MN
A middle school in Waconia, MN serving grades 6th – 8th.
1400 COMMUNITY DR, Waconia, MN 55387
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Waconia Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waconia Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,279
Median home value
$418,600
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Waconia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waconia Middle School is listed in WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waconia Middle School
Waconia Middle School is a public middle school in Waconia, MN, part of Waconia Public School District, serving approximately 953 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waconia Middle School
What grades does Waconia Middle School serve?
Waconia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waconia Middle School?
Waconia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waconia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waconia Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waconia Middle School rank in MN?
Waconia Middle School ranks #631 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waconia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waconia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waconia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waconia Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waconia Middle School a charter school?
No, Waconia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waconia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waconia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waconia Middle School?
13.2% of students at Waconia Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 953
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (952) 442-0650
- Area population (ZIP 55387)
- 14,697
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55387; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.