Watertown-Mayer Middle

Summary:

Watertown-Mayer Middle is a public middle school serving around 460 students in grades 5-8 in the Watertown-Mayer Public School District in Watertown, Minnesota. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, often placing in the top 100 and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Watertown-Mayer Middle students consistently outperform the state average on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science. In 2023-2024, the school had 59.31% of students proficient or better in math and 64.11% proficient or better in reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85% respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 42nd out of 474 Minnesota middle schools for female students and 36th out of 307 for special education students. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years, which is less diverse than some nearby schools like Minnetonka West Middle and Grandview Middle School.

While Watertown-Mayer Middle's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.14% in 2020-2021 to 27.17% in 2022-2023. This suggests a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which is higher than some nearby high-performing schools like Minnetonka West Middle (9.18%) and Orono Middle (12.43%). Despite this, Watertown-Mayer Middle has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 16.7 over the past three school years, and its consistent high performance demonstrates its commitment to providing a quality education to all its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1001 Highway 25 NW
       Watertown, MN  55388-8888


(952) 955-0400

District: Watertown-Mayer Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,458 Help


Students who attend Watertown-Mayer Middle usually attend:

High:    Watertown Mayer High

Feeder schools for Watertown-Mayer Middle:

Elementary:    Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watertown-Mayer Middle ranks better than 88.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watertown-Mayer Middle is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watertown-Mayer Middle is $8,458.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watertown-Mayer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown-Mayer Middle 61st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Watertown-Mayer Middle in the ranking list.)

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Watertown-Mayer Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown-Mayer Public School District 29th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watertown-Mayer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.55 115th 387 70.3%
2005 71.58 111th 396 72.0%
2006 78.42 56th 406 86.2%
2007 71.22 98th 403 75.7%
2008 67.99 129th 409 68.5%
2009 57.21 108th 230 53.0%
2010 69.08 126th 454 72.2%
2011 80.43 57th 478 88.1%
2012 83.65 29th 469 93.8%
2013 83.74 44th 488 91.0%
2014 84.90 41st 490 91.6%
2015 88.69 29th 516 94.4%
2016 87.70 34th 508 93.3%
2017 81.82 64th 523 87.8%
2018 80.66 62nd 518 88.0%
2019 81.48 64th 533 88.0%
2021 63.60 162nd 521 68.9%
2022 74.58 94th 520 81.9%
2023 68.62 141st 529 73.3%
2024 83.04 61st 545 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 62nd 253 75.5%
2019 21.87 239th 282 15.2%
2021 52.20 105th 260 59.6%
2022 68.57 53rd 288 81.6%
2023 74.17 39th 298 86.9%
2024 77.36 36th 307 88.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.54 59th 401 85.3%
2019 75.95 63rd 415 84.8%
2021 63.23 98th 399 75.4%
2022 70.72 74th 404 81.7%
2023 59.70 146th 459 68.2%
2024 73.33 82nd 473 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.72 73rd 436 83.3%
2019 77.43 73rd 439 83.4%
2021 51.20 207th 443 53.3%
2022 66.48 129th 467 72.4%
2023 64.58 135th 455 70.3%
2024 85.31 42nd 474 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.45 52nd 438 88.1%
2019 80.65 64th 454 85.9%
2021 67.55 115th 437 73.7%
2022 75.22 86th 476 81.9%
2023 66.70 129th 464 72.2%
2024 75.48 82nd 479 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Watertown-Mayer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 92nd 428 78.5%
2019 69.43 99th 428 76.9%
2021 44.84 231st 422 45.3%
2022 60.43 144th 438 67.1%
2023 53.15 201st 436 53.9%
2024 69.68 92nd 440 79.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Watertown-Mayer Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 316 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 439 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 414 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 414 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 411 0 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 415 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 409 0 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 419 3 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 446 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 422 4 9 1 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 422 4 9 1 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 449 6 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 442 5 13 13 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2006 440 3 8 14 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 439 3 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 345 3 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 339 3 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 321 3 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 312 3 2 9 1 0 5 0 332
2012 333 5 1 6 1 0 7 0 353
2013 339 8 1 7 1 0 6 0 362
2014 366 5 5 6 3 0 9 0 394
2015 333 4 7 9 1 0 9 0 363
2016 331 2 6 8 0 0 10 0 357
2017 341 2 3 7 0 0 8 0 361
2018 337 4 2 6 0 0 6 0 355
2019 444 2 4 6 1 0 5 0 462
2020 454 4 1 7 1 0 13 0 480
2021 443 4 2 10 2 0 16 0 477
2022 415 5 3 12 2 0 20 0 457
2023 423 1 3 14 0 0 19 0 460

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 Watertown-Mayer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 318 12.3 25.9 13.5
1994 441 22.5 19.6 10.4
1995 424 22.8 18.6 10.6
1996 424 22.8 18.6 10.6
1997 421 25.3 16.6 10.2
1998 420 n/a 0.0 8.3
1999 417 28.5 14.6 8.9
2000 430 25.4 16.9 15.1
2001 454 23.7 19.2 15.4
2002 439 24.5 17.9 18.2
2003 439 24.5 17.9 18.2
2004 473 25.2 18.8 20.3
2005 479 24.4 19.6 19.6
2006 468 25.3 18.5 17.1
2007 468 24.0 19.5 17.3
2008 361 19.6 18.4 18.3
2009 355 21.6 16.4 17.7
2010 339 18.8 17.9 17.7
2011 332 19.4 17.0 22.9
2012 353 22.1 15.9 21.5
2013 362 23.5 15.3 20.4
2014 394 22.7 17.3 23.1
2015 363 21.0 17.2 20.1
2016 357 22.0 16.2 19.6
2017 361 20.9 17.2 20.5
2018 355 20.1 17.6 22.3
2019 462 25.4 18.1 20.8
2020 480 25.2 18.9 20.8
2021 477 28.4 16.7 16.1
2022 457 28.2 16.1 14.9
2023 460 27.7 16.5 27.2

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 Watertown-Mayer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 318 12.3 25.9 13.5
1994 441 22.5 19.6 10.4
1995 424 22.8 18.6 10.6
1996 424 22.8 18.6 10.6
1997 421 25.3 16.6 10.2
1998 420 n/a 0.0 8.3
1999 417 28.5 14.6 8.9
2000 430 25.4 16.9 15.1
2001 454 23.7 19.2 15.4
2002 439 24.5 17.9 18.2
2003 439 24.5 17.9 18.2
2004 473 25.2 18.8 20.3
2005 479 24.4 19.6 19.6
2006 468 25.3 18.5 17.1
2007 468 24.0 19.5 17.3
2008 361 19.6 18.4 18.3
2009 355 21.6 16.4 17.7
2010 339 18.8 17.9 17.7
2011 332 19.4 17.0 22.9
2012 353 22.1 15.9 21.5
2013 362 23.5 15.3 20.4
2014 394 22.7 17.3 23.1
2015 363 21.0 17.2 20.1
2016 357 22.0 16.2 19.6
2017 361 20.9 17.2 20.5
2018 355 20.1 17.6 22.3
2019 462 25.4 18.1 20.8
2020 480 25.2 18.9 20.8
2021 477 28.4 16.7 16.1
2022 457 28.2 16.1 14.9
2023 460 27.7 16.5 27.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Watertown-Mayer Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,458

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watertown-Mayer Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 141st of 529 Middle schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Middle)56.452.4
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)56.452.4
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Middle)68.266
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)68.266
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Watertown-Mayer Middle)61.558.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)61.558.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Middle)58.243.7
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)58.243.7
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Middle)68.558
 10.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)68.558
 10.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Middle)73.544.2
 29.4%
   7th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)73.544.2
 29.4%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Middle)67.655
 12.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)67.655
 12.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Middle)64.839.8
 25%
   8th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)64.839.8
 25%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Middle)69.556.1
 13.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)69.556.1
 13.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Watertown-Mayer Middle)56.621.3
 35.3%
   8th Grade Science (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)56.621.3
 35.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462460
 0.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White444423
 4.7%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%27.2%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown-Mayer Middle

Students at Watertown-Mayer Middle are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Watertown-Mayer Middle ranks 61st of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Watertown-Mayer Middle.

Students who attend Watertown-Mayer Middle usually go on to attend Watertown Mayer High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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