Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Summary:

Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 528 students in grades K-4 in Watertown, Minnesota. The school is part of the Watertown-Mayer Public School District, which is ranked 29th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Watertown-Mayer Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments. In 2023-2024, the school had 74.37% of students proficient or better in math and 57% in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students (ranked 58th out of 809 Minnesota elementary schools), male students (247th out of 826), White students (253rd out of 730), special education students (155th out of 572), and low socioeconomic status students (83rd out of 793), all with 4-5 star ratings.

Watertown-Mayer Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as Winsted Elementary (51.11% math proficiency), Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet (49.12% math proficiency), and Humphrey Elementary (53.33% math proficiency). The school's statewide ranking has also steadily improved, from 436th out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 151st out of 881 in 2023-2024, indicating a trend of continuous academic growth and improvement.


Detail:

Public K-4

 500 Paul Ave
       Watertown, MN  55388-8888


(952) 955-0300

District: Watertown-Mayer Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,255 Help


Students who attend Watertown-Mayer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Watertown-Mayer Middle
High:    Watertown Mayer High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Watertown-Mayer Elementary School ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% 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 Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is $10,255.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watertown-Mayer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown-Mayer Elementary School 151st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Watertown-Mayer Elementary School 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 Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 53.77 233rd 434 46.3%
2010 68.32 263rd 803 67.2%
2011 68.48 253rd 814 68.9%
2012 57.62 432nd 820 47.3%
2013 62.86 338th 824 59.0%
2014 70.01 246th 826 70.2%
2015 71.83 235th 840 72.0%
2016 76.24 170th 848 80.0%
2017 70.78 253rd 853 70.3%
2018 53.97 454th 847 46.4%
2019 65.09 338th 870 61.1%
2021 55.22 436th 869 49.8%
2022 68.60 273rd 858 68.2%
2023 76.89 181st 845 78.6%
2024 79.10 151st 881 82.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.77 362nd 463 21.8%
2019 58.83 201st 515 61.0%
2021 43.51 250th 417 40.0%
2022 51.17 236th 500 52.8%
2023 48.75 258th 524 50.8%
2024 64.18 155th 572 72.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.03 384th 728 47.3%
2019 76.66 113th 740 84.7%
2021 74.80 115th 683 83.2%
2022 80.20 74th 663 88.8%
2023 81.14 83rd 774 89.3%
2024 82.03 83rd 793 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.49 466th 774 39.8%
2019 64.37 310th 787 60.6%
2021 50.93 444th 783 43.3%
2022 66.70 278th 799 65.2%
2023 78.85 133rd 787 83.1%
2024 86.99 58th 809 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.63 407th 779 47.8%
2019 62.76 332nd 798 58.4%
2021 55.49 388th 784 50.5%
2022 66.81 273rd 808 66.2%
2023 71.34 216th 799 73.0%
2024 67.40 247th 826 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 570th 712 19.9%
2019 42.20 475th 722 34.2%
2021 28.51 586th 710 17.5%
2022 44.93 435th 725 40.0%
2023 62.20 252nd 712 64.6%
2024 61.39 253rd 730 65.3%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 11, 2014

Open Quote The building itself is very nice and modern. The grounds are sub par. The parking lot is the worst. The have half as many spots as they could have by having these native grasses plated between each row which curves instead of being straight. The grass grows to 3-4 feet tall so guess what.....it makes it hard to see the little kid running in the parking lot. Any function they have, people are parking way out on the road. It makes it so I dread going there to watch my kid's performance.

The administration is very much a 'who you know' thing and locals get the nod. The school had their principal removed several years ago for inappropriate behavior and then they promote a teacher to become the 'dean of students'. Probably not coincidentally the test scores and school rank declined steadily under her leadership.

In an effort to be cutting edge, they implemented I-pads and let the kids take them home. This did wonders for limiting the children's social and communication skills. It also retarded development in writing skills and math since they no longer are given assignments on paper. Oooohhhhhh.....a cost saving measure perhaps? The middle school then has to pick up the slack and do so by piling on the homework but..naturally..they still have the I-pads. It could be so much more than it is sadly. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 569 14 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 592 14 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2010 600 13 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2011 598 10 5 13 1 0 6 0 633
2012 579 7 6 13 4 0 17 0 626
2013 588 6 7 11 2 0 12 0 626
2014 547 5 8 12 2 0 14 0 588
2015 551 5 9 10 1 0 8 0 584
2016 552 4 9 12 2 0 10 0 589
2017 561 4 8 12 5 0 14 0 604
2018 535 4 5 11 6 0 16 0 577
2019 526 3 3 8 5 0 14 0 559
2020 523 5 2 11 1 0 17 0 559
2021 473 6 3 12 0 0 15 0 509
2022 497 7 0 13 1 0 15 0 533
2023 480 5 2 21 1 0 19 0 528

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 597 34.1 17.5 13.4
2009 625 38.3 16.3 18.4
2010 629 37.2 16.8 16.4
2011 633 37.9 16.7 22.9
2012 626 35.4 17.6 26.7
2013 626 35.4 17.6 25.4
2014 588 37.0 15.8 24.7
2015 584 36.0 16.2 25
2016 589 37.0 15.9 22.8
2017 604 34.5 17.4 25.8
2018 577 30.7 18.7 22.9
2019 559 35.8 15.5 21.5
2020 559 36.4 15.3 20
2021 509 34.0 14.9 21.2
2022 533 34.5 15.4 19.5
2023 528 33.5 15.7 36.4

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 597 34.1 17.5 13.4
2009 625 38.3 16.3 18.4
2010 629 37.2 16.8 16.4
2011 633 37.9 16.7 22.9
2012 626 35.4 17.6 26.7
2013 626 35.4 17.6 25.4
2014 588 37.0 15.8 24.7
2015 584 36.0 16.2 25
2016 589 37.0 15.9 22.8
2017 604 34.5 17.4 25.8
2018 577 30.7 18.7 22.9
2019 559 35.8 15.5 21.5
2020 559 36.4 15.3 20
2021 509 34.0 14.9 21.2
2022 533 34.5 15.4 19.5
2023 528 33.5 15.7 36.4

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 Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 845 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Elementary School)69.769.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)69.769.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Elementary School)54.151.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)54.151.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Elementary School)76.578.5
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)76.578.5
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Elementary School)58.861.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Watertown-Mayer Public School District)58.861.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559528
 5.5%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic821
 162.5%
Pacific Islander00
White526480
 8.7%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%36.4%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown-Mayer Elementary School

Watertown-Mayer Elementary School ranks 151st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Watertown-Mayer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Watertown-Mayer Middle
High : Watertown Mayer High

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Watertown-Mayer Elementary School.

Students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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