Wheaton Area Public School District

The Wheaton Area Public School District in Minnesota operates two schools: Wheaton Secondary, a high school serving grades 6-12, and Pearson Elementary, an elementary school serving grades PK-5. While both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, Pearson Elementary stands out as a strong performer, outpacing the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency. In contrast, Wheaton Secondary has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking, with below-average math proficiency rates compared to the state.

At Wheaton Secondary, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 88.2% is relatively high, and it performs well in science proficiency, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III science exam. However, the school's state-wide ranking has dropped from 106 in 2021-2022 to 197 in 2023-2024, indicating a potential decline in overall academic performance.

In contrast, Pearson Elementary stands out as a strong performer, outperforming the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency. The school's math proficiency rates range from 34.78% to 59.09% across different grade levels, while its reading proficiency rates range from 41.38% to 54.55%. This suggests that Pearson Elementary may be a standout school within the Wheaton Area Public School District.