Best Public Schools in Waterville, MN

The city of Waterville, Minnesota is home to two schools - Waterville Elementary and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School. While Waterville Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it currently performs well academically with higher proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to district and state averages. In contrast, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School struggles academically, particularly in 11th grade Math where its proficiency rate lags significantly behind the state average.

Enrollment is similar between the two schools, with Waterville Elementary serving 280 students and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School serving 253 students. Both schools have a predominantly White student population, with Waterville Elementary at 92.5% and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School at 89.72%. The schools also have comparable student-teacher ratios, with Waterville Elementary at 14.3 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School at 14.8.

While Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Senior High School has a strong 96.2% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, its academic performance, particularly in Math, suggests room for improvement. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District may need to focus on targeted interventions to address the high school's academic deficiencies and ensure all students in the district receive a well-rounded education.