Very Good
#526 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 26% in state
Watertown Mayer High
High School · Watertown-mayer Public School Dist · Watertown, MN
A Watertown-mayer Public School Dist high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1001 HIGHWAY 25 NW, Watertown, MN 55388
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watertown Mayer High score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watertown Mayer High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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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
$92,273
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55388; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Watertown-mayer Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watertown Mayer High is listed in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown Mayer High
Watertown Mayer High is a public high school in Watertown, MN, part of Watertown-mayer Public School Dist, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown Mayer High
What grades does Watertown Mayer High serve?
Watertown Mayer High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Watertown Mayer High?
Watertown Mayer High has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Mayer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Mayer High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown Mayer High rank in MN?
Watertown Mayer High ranks #526 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Watertown Mayer High's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown Mayer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Watertown Mayer High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown Mayer High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watertown Mayer High a charter school?
No, Watertown Mayer High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown Mayer High a Title I school?
No, Watertown Mayer High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown Mayer High?
25.9% of students at Watertown Mayer 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (952) 955-0600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55388)
- 5,974
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 55388; 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
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