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Watertown-mayer Middle
Middle School · Watertown-mayer Public School Dist · Watertown, MN
A Watertown-mayer Public School Dist middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 HIGHWAY 25 NW, Watertown, MN 55388
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watertown-mayer Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
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Watertown-mayer Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle is listed in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown-mayer Middle
Watertown-mayer Middle is a public middle school in Watertown, MN, part of Watertown-mayer Public School Dist, serving approximately 425 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown-mayer Middle
What grades does Watertown-mayer Middle serve?
Watertown-mayer Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Watertown-mayer Middle?
Watertown-mayer Middle has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown-mayer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown-mayer Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown-mayer Middle rank in MN?
Watertown-mayer Middle ranks #1,356 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Watertown-mayer Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown-mayer Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown-mayer Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watertown-mayer Middle a charter school?
No, Watertown-mayer Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown-mayer Middle a Title I school?
No, Watertown-mayer Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown-mayer Middle?
26.1% of students at Watertown-mayer Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (952) 955-0400
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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