Very Good
#584 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
Wca Middle School
Middle School · West Central Area · Barrett, MN
A West Central Area middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 COUNTY RD 2, Barrett, MN 56311
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wca Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wca Middle School 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low213/100K
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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
$70,938
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
West Central Area
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wca Middle School is listed in WEST CENTRAL AREA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wca Middle School
Wca Middle School is a public middle school in Barrett, MN, part of West Central Area, serving approximately 229 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wca Middle School
What grades does Wca Middle School serve?
Wca Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wca Middle School?
Wca Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wca Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wca Middle School rank in MN?
Wca Middle School ranks #584 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Wca Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wca Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wca Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wca Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wca Middle School a charter school?
No, Wca Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wca Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wca Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wca Middle School?
50.2% of students at Wca Middle School 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
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (320) 528-7400
- Area population (ZIP 56311)
- 645
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 56.4
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 56311; 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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