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#764 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 38% in state
Waubun Elementary
Middle School · Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools · Waubun, MN
A Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 98, Waubun, MN 56589
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waubun Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waubun Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,378/100K
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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
$67,431
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waubun Elementary is listed in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waubun Elementary
Waubun Elementary is a public middle school in Waubun, MN, part of Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools, serving approximately 176 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waubun Elementary
What grades does Waubun Elementary serve?
Waubun Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Waubun Elementary?
Waubun Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubun Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waubun Elementary rank in MN?
Waubun Elementary ranks #764 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waubun Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waubun Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Waubun Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waubun Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waubun Elementary a charter school?
No, Waubun Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waubun Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waubun Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waubun Elementary?
70.5% of students at Waubun Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mahnomen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (218) 473-6171
- Area population (ZIP 56589)
- 1,939
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 56589; 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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