Very Good
#532 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
High School · Waterville-elysian-morristown · Waterville, MN
A high school in Waterville, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 E PAQUIN ST, Waterville, MN 56096
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. score 38% 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 21 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Low171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterville), 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
$79,879
Median home value
$245,400
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Waterville-elysian-morristown
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. is listed in WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. is a public high school in Waterville, MN, part of Waterville-elysian-morristown, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
What grades does Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. serve?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. rank in MN?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. ranks #532 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. a charter school?
No, Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. a Title I school?
No, Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.?
27.6% of students at Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr. 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Le Sueur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (507) 362-4431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56096)
- 2,874
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 56096; 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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