Is Waconia Middle School a good school?

Yes. Waconia Middle School ranks in the top 8.1% of Minnesota middle schools.

How many students attend Waconia Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 937 students attended Waconia Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Waconia Middle School?

Students at Waconia Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Waconia Middle School attend?

Students who attend Waconia Middle School usually go on to attend Waconia High School

Waconia Middle School

Summary:

Waconia Middle School is a public middle school serving 937 students in grades 6-8 in the affluent community of Waconia, Minnesota. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with students performing significantly above the state average in both math and reading assessments.

Waconia Middle School's strong academic performance is complemented by its low poverty rates, with only 12.27% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15:1, suggesting students may benefit from more individualized attention. In comparison to nearby schools, such as Pioneer Ridge Middle School and Chaska Middle School East, Waconia Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency.

The school's performance has remained strong over the years, and its demographics have remained relatively stable, with a predominantly white student body. This suggests that the school's success may be attributed to the affluent community it serves, as evidenced by the low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Waconia Middle School is a high-performing public school that provides a quality education to its students, setting it apart from many of the nearby schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387-8888

(952) 442-0650

District: Waconia Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,159

Students who attend Waconia Middle School usually attend:

High:

Waconia High School

Feeder schools for Waconia Middle School:

Elementary:	Bayview Elementary
	Southview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 937

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waconia Middle School ranks better than 91.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waconia Middle School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Waconia Middle School employs 62.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waconia Middle School is $11,159.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waconia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waconia Middle School 44^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Waconia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Waconia Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waconia Public School District 34^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waconia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	75.05	94^th	387	75.7%
2005	63.11	177^th	396	55.3%
2006	72.46	90^th	406	77.8%
2007	69.05	114^th	403	71.7%
2008	80.33	44^th	409	89.2%
2009	78.16	32^nd	230	86.1%
2010	71.29	107^th	454	76.4%
2011	73.13	101^st	478	78.9%
2012	81.03	47^th	469	90.0%
2013	82.72	48^th	488	90.2%
2014	82.73	50^th	490	89.8%
2015	79.95	70^th	516	86.4%
2016	79.19	70^th	508	86.2%
2017	84.22	50^th	523	90.4%
2018	84.19	44^th	518	91.5%
2019	86.50	39^th	533	92.7%
2021	82.49	63^rd	521	87.9%
2022	84.76	44^th	520	91.5%
2023	86.54	42^nd	529	92.1%
2024	86.36	44^th	545	91.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	80.45	18^th	120	85.0%
2023	57.35	42^nd	107	60.7%
2024	55.35	42^nd	116	63.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.35	30^th	253	88.1%
2019	82.25	27^th	282	90.4%
2021	67.74	48^th	260	81.5%
2022	76.18	35^th	288	87.8%
2023	76.81	33^rd	298	88.9%
2024	79.47	34^th	307	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	80.52	44^th	401	89.0%
2019	86.12	17^th	415	95.9%
2021	48.79	197^th	399	50.6%
2022	59.06	134^th	404	66.8%
2023	62.19	133^rd	459	71.0%
2024	74.17	75^th	473	84.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.57	53^rd	436	87.8%
2019	86.55	31^st	439	92.9%
2021	81.36	49^th	443	88.9%
2022	81.44	46^th	467	90.1%
2023	81.48	53^rd	455	88.4%
2024	85.67	39^th	474	91.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.15	36^th	438	91.8%
2019	83.00	54^th	454	88.1%
2021	77.39	76^th	437	82.6%
2022	83.23	47^th	476	90.1%
2023	85.82	40^th	464	91.4%
2024	82.32	53^rd	479	88.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.34	35^th	163	78.5%
2019	86.61	14^th	171	91.8%
2021	71.67	24^th	156	84.6%
2022	75.87	31^st	188	83.5%
2023	75.00	26^th	178	85.4%
2024	79.75	21^st	186	88.7%

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Rank History for White students at Waconia Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.97	62^nd	428	85.5%
2019	77.88	57^th	428	86.7%
2021	72.24	82^nd	422	80.6%
2022	77.43	53^rd	438	87.9%
2023	78.25	53^rd	436	87.8%
2024	77.12	62^nd	440	85.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waconia Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	685	8	16	7	4	n/a	n/a	720
2003	685	8	16	7	4	n/a	n/a	720
2004	705	7	9	12	5	n/a	n/a	738
2005	730	12	18	21	2	n/a	n/a	783
2006	761	12	21	29	1	n/a	n/a	824
2007	810	16	18	26	3	n/a	n/a	873
2008	832	17	20	23	2	n/a	n/a	894
2009	869	19	22	30	2	n/a	n/a	942
2010	890	23	17	27	4	n/a	n/a	961
2011	904	16	12	27	2	4	3	968
2012	973	21	15	33	3	4	4	1053
2013	1028	13	13	29	7	3	6	1099
2014	1052	11	16	38	2	1	16	1136
2015	1090	11	10	43	3	1	18	1176
2016	1079	10	9	48	3	2	30	1181
2017	794	8	7	42	2	2	22	877
2018	844	6	6	36	4	2	25	923
2019	852	10	9	48	5	2	26	952
2020	852	14	9	50	4	0	27	956
2021	837	15	9	47	5	0	20	933
2022	853	13	11	40	4	0	23	944
2023	839	11	11	40	3	0	33	937

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waconia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	720	39.6	18.2	9.4
2003	720	39.6	18.2	9.4
2004	738	42.1	17.5	8.9
2005	783	40.4	19.4	9.5
2006	824	47.3	17.4	9.6
2007	873	48.8	17.9	10.9
2008	894	53.7	16.6	7.6
2009	942	54.9	17.2	8.4
2010	961	56.0	17.1	10.5
2011	968	55.3	17.4	12.8
2012	1053	58.8	17.9	12
2013	1099	61.9	17.7	11.7
2014	1136	63.8	17.7	13.4
2015	1176	66.0	17.8	12.2
2016	1181	71.0	16.6	11.7
2017	877	58.6	14.9	12.3
2018	923	60.0	15.3	10.8
2019	952	63.6	14.9	12.3
2020	956	54.6	17.5	9.7
2021	933	57.2	16.2	6
2022	944	59.6	15.8	5.2
2023	937	62.1	15.0	12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waconia Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	720	39.6	18.2	9.4
2003	720	39.6	18.2	9.4
2004	738	42.1	17.5	8.9
2005	783	40.4	19.4	9.5
2006	824	47.3	17.4	9.6
2007	873	48.8	17.9	10.9
2008	894	53.7	16.6	7.6
2009	942	54.9	17.2	8.4
2010	961	56.0	17.1	10.5
2011	968	55.3	17.4	12.8
2012	1053	58.8	17.9	12
2013	1099	61.9	17.7	11.7
2014	1136	63.8	17.7	13.4
2015	1176	66.0	17.8	12.2
2016	1181	71.0	16.6	11.7
2017	877	58.6	14.9	12.3
2018	923	60.0	15.3	10.8
2019	952	63.6	14.9	12.3
2020	956	54.6	17.5	9.7
2021	933	57.2	16.2	6
2022	944	59.6	15.8	5.2
2023	937	62.1	15.0	12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waconia Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,159

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waconia Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 529 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Waconia Middle School)	67	54.9	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)	67	54.9	12.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Waconia Middle School)	78.5	64	14.5%
6th Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)	78.5	64	14.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Waconia Middle School)	70.2	71.7	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)	70.2	71.7	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Waconia Middle School)	67.5	61.3	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)	67.5	61.3	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Waconia Middle School)	79.4	55.8	23.6%
8th Grade Math (Waconia Public School District)	79.4	55.8	23.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Waconia Middle School)	73.8	60	13.8%
8th Grade Reading (Waconia Public School District)	73.8	60	13.8%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Waconia Middle School)	49.8	32.6	17.2%
8th Grade Science (Waconia Public School District)	49.8	32.6	17.2%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	952	937	1.6%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	48	40	16.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	852	839	1.5%
Two or More Races	26	33	26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.3%	12.3%	0%

Schools Near Waconia Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Waconia Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Community Dr	Waconia	55387	Carver County	Waconia Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 442-0650	937	62	15.0	12.3%	839 (89.5%)	11 (1.2%)	40 (4.3%)	11 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	86.4	44^th of 545 public middle schools	91.9%		86.5	42^nd of 529 public middle schools	92.1%	2		59.2	57.1	61.9	59.4		71.4	62.2	61.8	65.1		31.3	31.3	$11,159
Central Middle	Public	6-8	531 Morse St	Norwood Young America	55368	Carver County	Central Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 467-7000	203	12	16.3	27.1%	171 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.4%)	60.3	193^rd of 545 public middle schools	64.6%		63.5	172^nd of 529 public middle schools	67.5%	21		37.7	55.1	30.9	41.3		59.4	61.4	27.9	49.8		26.5	26.5	$9,965
Watertown-Mayer Middle	Public	5-8	1001 Highway 25 NW	Watertown	55388	Carver County	Watertown-Mayer Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 955-0400	460	28	16.5	27.2%	423 (92.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	83	61^st of 545 public middle schools	88.8%		68.6	141^st of 529 public middle schools	73.3%	80	74.3	56.9	53.8	51.7	59.3	66.7	67.7	57.0	63.6	64.1	57.7	33.0	44.8	$8,458
Grandview Middle School	Public	5-7	1881 Commerce Blvd	Mound	55364	Hennepin County	Westonka Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 491-8300	527	32	16.3	19.7%	454 (86.1%)	11 (2.1%)	25 (4.7%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.7%)	97.3	7^th of 545 public middle schools	98.7%		96	10^th of 529 public middle schools	98.1%	3	64.5	75.5	77.8		72.4	78.7	78.9	75.2		77.8	78.1		78.1	$11,504
112 Alternative Learning Center Middle School	Public	6-8	11 Peavey Rd	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-6192	366	0		42.6%	205 (56.0%)	38 (10.4%)	100 (27.3%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$8,563
ECCS Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	11 Peavey Rd	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(952) 556-6192	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chaska Middle School West	Public	6-8	140 Engler Blvd.	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-7400	599	41	14.5	20.4%	433 (72.3%)	24 (4.0%)	75 (12.5%)	35 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	88.3	36^th of 545 public middle schools	93.4%		89.8	31^st of 529 public middle schools	94.1%	5		53.4	62.9	64.9	60.3		65.4	65.5	61.7	64.2		40.2	40.2	$14,775
Chaska Middle School East	Public	6-8	1600 Park Ridge Drive	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-7600	519	33	15.7	13.5%	429 (82.7%)	21 (4.0%)	20 (3.9%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.2%)	85.1	50^th of 545 public middle schools	90.8%		88.2	34^th of 529 public middle schools	93.6%	16		58.0	54.2	67.8	60.1		66.5	52.7	57.9	59.3		38.0	38.0	$12,522
Pioneer Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1085 Pioneer Trail East	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Eastern Carver County Public School	No	No	No	No	(952) 556-7800	496	35	14.1	22.0%	384 (77.4%)	20 (4.0%)	39 (7.9%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	89.5	31^st of 545 public middle schools	94.3%		74.5	101^st of 529 public middle schools	80.9%	70		60.6	61.9	59.3	60.6		73.7	55.7	59.0	62.2		48.1	48.1	$12,977
Minnetonka West Middle	Public	6-8	6421 Hazeltine Blvd	Excelsior	55331	Hennepin County	Minnetonka Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 401-5300	1,274	82	15.5	9.2%	999 (78.4%)	33 (2.6%)	75 (5.9%)	83 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (6.5%)	97.2	8^th of 545 public middle schools	98.5%		97.9	4^th of 529 public middle schools	99.2%	4		74.7	69.9	78.4	74.4		79.8	69.5	72.0	73.6		55.9	55.9	$11,041

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