Wabasso Public School District

The Wabasso Public School District in Minnesota consists of two schools - Wabasso Secondary and Wabasso Elementary. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Wabasso Secondary boasting an impressive 97.4% 4-year graduation rate and Wabasso Elementary excelling in math proficiency, with 80.77% of 4th graders and 68.42% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III exam.

Academically, the district stands out, with both schools performing well above the state average on MCA-III math and reading proficiency across multiple grade levels. Wabasso Secondary ranks 161 out of 480 Minnesota high schools, while Wabasso Elementary ranks 272 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, indicating the district's commitment to providing a quality education. However, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as such, which may reflect the broader demographics of the Wabasso community.

Despite the strong academic performance, the district also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.53% of Wabasso Secondary students and 50.79% of Wabasso Elementary students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The lower student-teacher ratio at the elementary school level, 12.7 compared to 21.6 at the secondary level, may contribute to the stronger academic outcomes seen at the elementary school. Overall, the Wabasso Public School District appears to be a high-performing district, providing a solid educational foundation for its students.