Wayzata Central Middle

Summary:

Wayzata Central Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving 1,502 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Wayzata Public School District, which is ranked 18th out of 463 districts in the state, Wayzata Central Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Minnesota, placing 4th out of 521 schools in the 2020-2021 school year and 5th out of 520 schools in 2021-2022.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly above the state averages across all grades and subjects. Wayzata Central Middle also boasts a diverse student population, with 52.66% White, 28.3% Asian, 8.19% African American, 4.73% Hispanic, and 5.99% two or more races. This diversity is a key strength, and the school excels in serving various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park districts, Wayzata Central Middle outperforms them in overall academic achievement and has lower rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. While the school excels in many areas, there may be opportunities to focus on improving the performance of its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 305 Vicksburg Ln N
       Plymouth, MN  55447-3941


(763) 745-6000

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,348 Help


Students who attend Wayzata Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Wayzata High

Feeder schools for Wayzata Central Middle:

Elementary:    Birchview Elementary
    Kimberly Lane Elementary
    Meadow Ridge Elementary School
    North Woods Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  1,502

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
Asian:
28.3%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Wayzata Central Middle ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wayzata Central Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Wayzata Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Asian (28.3%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayzata Central Middle is 18.1. 2 middle schools in the Wayzata Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayzata Central Middle is $12,348. 3 middle schools in the Wayzata Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayzata Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayzata Central Middle 15th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Wayzata Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wayzata Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayzata Public School District 18th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wayzata Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.79 4th 387 99.0%
2005 88.93 12th 396 97.0%
2006 94.87 2nd 406 99.5%
2007 93.82 5th 403 98.8%
2008 94.07 3rd 409 99.3%
2009 90.59 6th 230 97.4%
2010 92.88 8th 454 98.2%
2011 92.83 9th 478 98.1%
2012 92.06 2nd 469 99.6%
2013 91.30 14th 488 97.1%
2014 93.08 7th 490 98.6%
2015 93.66 12th 516 97.7%
2016 92.17 14th 508 97.2%
2017 92.92 11th 523 97.9%
2018 94.45 9th 518 98.3%
2019 94.67 6th 533 98.9%
2021 97.67 4th 521 99.2%
2022 98.04 5th 520 99.0%
2023 96.65 7th 529 98.7%
2024 95.64 15th 545 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.16 4th 114 96.5%
2019 87.67 9th 120 92.5%
2021 96.19 2nd 97 97.9%
2022 96.70 1st 131 99.2%
2023 94.44 3rd 107 97.2%
2024 90.96 8th 116 93.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.64 1st 130 99.2%
2023 92.29 1st 133 99.2%
2024 85.54 7th 158 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.65 15th 253 94.1%
2019 86.09 18th 282 93.6%
2021 88.20 7th 260 97.3%
2022 96.97 3rd 288 99.0%
2023 86.11 17th 298 94.3%
2024 81.43 29th 307 90.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.63 40th 401 90.0%
2019 70.82 91st 415 78.1%
2021 66.33 82nd 399 79.4%
2022 76.73 40th 404 90.1%
2023 68.03 106th 459 76.9%
2024 64.80 126th 473 73.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.64 7th 436 98.4%
2019 93.56 6th 439 98.6%
2021 97.45 1st 443 99.8%
2022 96.89 6th 467 98.7%
2023 96.34 5th 455 98.9%
2024 94.62 12th 474 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.89 9th 438 97.9%
2019 93.98 8th 454 98.2%
2021 96.34 5th 437 98.9%
2022 97.91 3rd 476 99.4%
2023 94.94 10th 464 97.8%
2024 94.83 14th 479 97.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.11 1st 108 99.1%
2019 95.30 1st 112 99.1%
2021 95.11 2nd 87 97.7%
2022 96.58 3rd 110 97.3%
2023 96.24 3rd 116 97.4%
2024 95.37 6th 111 94.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.08 23rd 137 83.2%
2019 65.70 45th 148 69.6%
2021 63.14 43rd 141 69.5%
2022 81.08 17th 162 89.5%
2023 54.57 66th 164 59.8%
2024 61.94 49th 179 72.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.14 1st 163 99.4%
2019 98.27 3rd 171 98.2%
2021 98.80 3rd 156 98.1%
2022 99.14 2nd 188 98.9%
2023 95.20 8th 178 95.5%
2024 95.48 7th 186 96.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wayzata Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.27 13th 428 97.0%
2019 92.88 8th 428 98.1%
2021 95.21 5th 422 98.8%
2022 96.38 5th 438 98.9%
2023 92.18 16th 436 96.3%
2024 90.67 24th 440 94.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Wayzata Central Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, January 12, 2024

Open Quote This school has great students Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Open Quote Super woke school. They are only concerned about furthering their agenda.
This is a school of great test takers that goes hand in hand with property values. Don’t be fooled into thinking this makes for a great school.
I have zero confidence in this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wayzata Central Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 697 18 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 737 20 41 13 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 762 27 51 10 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2001 695 25 55 10 6 n/a n/a 0 791
2002 722 53 49 13 6 n/a n/a 0 843
2003 722 53 49 13 6 n/a n/a 0 843
2004 698 57 58 11 9 n/a n/a 0 833
2005 731 58 75 10 6 n/a n/a 0 880
2006 706 64 93 14 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2007 730 61 97 17 1 n/a n/a 0 906
2008 699 67 101 12 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2009 696 90 105 10 2 n/a n/a 0 903
2010 671 83 106 12 5 n/a n/a 0 877
2011 707 88 113 21 3 0 4 0 936
2012 742 86 120 20 2 0 7 0 977
2013 725 98 134 31 0 0 43 0 1031
2014 715 82 166 32 0 0 56 0 1051
2015 661 91 173 35 2 0 60 0 1022
2016 716 90 212 30 2 0 48 0 1098
2017 744 106 238 40 1 0 64 0 1193
2018 746 103 283 44 0 0 68 0 1244
2019 732 117 299 56 1 2 74 0 1281
2020 725 110 320 61 2 0 67 0 1285
2021 760 105 354 61 2 1 80 0 1363
2022 755 106 384 63 3 1 83 0 1395
2023 791 123 425 71 1 1 90 0 1502

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 Wayzata Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 755 n/a 0.0 2.8
1999 811 48.4 16.8 3.2
2000 851 48.5 17.5 6.3
2001 791 48.2 16.4 4.7
2002 843 55.0 15.3 9.5
2003 843 55.0 15.3 9.5
2004 833 49.7 16.8 9.5
2005 880 47.2 18.6 9.4
2006 881 51.7 17.0 11.1
2007 906 53.3 17.0 9.8
2008 881 48.8 18.1 10.2
2009 903 50.1 18.0 12.6
2010 877 51.8 16.9 13
2011 936 53.2 17.5 13.4
2012 977 56.9 17.1 13.9
2013 1031 57.1 18.0 14.3
2014 1051 61.1 17.1 11.5
2015 1022 60.0 17.0 13.1
2016 1098 65.0 16.8 12.3
2017 1193 66.4 17.9 13.1
2018 1244 71.9 17.2 11.4
2019 1281 75.9 16.8 11.4
2020 1285 49.3 26.0 10.4
2021 1363 63.0 21.6 8.7
2022 1395 62.9 22.1 6.9
2023 1502 82.7 18.1 13.3

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 Wayzata Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 755 n/a 0.0 2.8
1999 811 48.4 16.8 3.2
2000 851 48.5 17.5 6.3
2001 791 48.2 16.4 4.7
2002 843 55.0 15.3 9.5
2003 843 55.0 15.3 9.5
2004 833 49.7 16.8 9.5
2005 880 47.2 18.6 9.4
2006 881 51.7 17.0 11.1
2007 906 53.3 17.0 9.8
2008 881 48.8 18.1 10.2
2009 903 50.1 18.0 12.6
2010 877 51.8 16.9 13
2011 936 53.2 17.5 13.4
2012 977 56.9 17.1 13.9
2013 1031 57.1 18.0 14.3
2014 1051 61.1 17.1 11.5
2015 1022 60.0 17.0 13.1
2016 1098 65.0 16.8 12.3
2017 1193 66.4 17.9 13.1
2018 1244 71.9 17.2 11.4
2019 1281 75.9 16.8 11.4
2020 1285 49.3 26.0 10.4
2021 1363 63.0 21.6 8.7
2022 1395 62.9 22.1 6.9
2023 1502 82.7 18.1 13.3

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 Wayzata Central Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayzata Central Middle

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 6th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 529 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Wayzata Central Middle)72.968.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)70.369.1
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Wayzata Central Middle)82.175.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)81.576.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Wayzata Central Middle)84.776
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)80.177.1
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Wayzata Central Middle)83.772
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)83.574
 9.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Wayzata Central Middle)8071.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)77.474.3
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Wayzata Central Middle)78.566.9
 11.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)79.569.1
 10.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Wayzata Central Middle)73.353.4
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Wayzata Public School District)71.554.6
 16.9%
   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 Students12811502
 17.3%
African American117123
 5.1%
American Indian11
Asian299425
 42.1%
Hispanic5671
 26.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White732791
 8.1%
Two or More Races7490
 21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%13.3%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayzata Central Middle

Students who attend Wayzata Central Middle usually go on to attend Wayzata High

Students at Wayzata Central Middle are 53% White, 28% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Yes! Wayzata Central Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 545 Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,502 students attended Wayzata Central Middle.


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