Wayzata Central Middle

Wayzata Central Middle School serves 1,534 students in grades 6-8 in Plymouth, Minnesota, establishing itself as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 219th out of 2,027 Minnesota schools, the school places in the 89th percentile statewide. Academic achievement runs strong across core subjects, with 78% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 76% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.2 to 1 across its 80 full-time equivalent teaching staff, providing students with solid instructional support during these crucial middle school years. The school draws from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $128,759 and 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a poverty rate of just 3.6% in the surrounding zip code, students generally come from economically stable backgrounds that support educational achievement.

Wayzata Central Middle School operates in Plymouth's small city setting within Hennepin County, serving families in a well-established suburban community where median home values of $430,400 reflect the area's desirability and investment in education.