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Waseca Junior High
Middle School · Waseca Public School District · Waseca, MN
A middle school in Waseca, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1717 2ND ST NW, Waseca, MN 56093
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waseca Junior High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waseca Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waseca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,210
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Middle Level AlcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Swmetro WasecaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waseca Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waseca Junior High is listed in WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waseca Junior High
Waseca Junior High is a public middle school in Waseca, MN, part of Waseca Public School District, serving approximately 266 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,966 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waseca Junior High
What grades does Waseca Junior High serve?
Waseca Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Waseca Junior High?
Waseca Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Junior High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waseca Junior High rank in MN?
Waseca Junior High ranks #1,966 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waseca Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Waseca Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Waseca Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waseca Junior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waseca Junior High a charter school?
No, Waseca Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waseca Junior High a Title I school?
No, Waseca Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waseca Junior High?
47.4% of students at Waseca Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waseca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (507) 835-5470
- Area population (ZIP 56093)
- 12,742
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 56093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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