Summary:
The city of Waconia, Minnesota is home to 7 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Waconia Public School District. This high-performing district is ranked 34 out of 463 in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Waconia are Waconia Middle School, which ranks 44 out of 545 middle schools in Minnesota and has consistently high test scores, and the elementary schools of Laketown and Bayview, which rank 69 and 121 out of 881 elementary schools respectively and boast impressive academic performance. The district's high schools, including Waconia High School, have strong graduation rates but lower test scores compared to the elementary and middle schools.
While the Waconia Public School District overall is a high-performing system, there are some areas for improvement, such as the performance of the alternative schools, Waconia Learning Center and Transitions 110, which have lower test scores and higher free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the district's student population is predominantly white, suggesting a lack of diversity that could be addressed.
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