Best High Schools in Howard Lake, MN

Howard Lake, MN has 8 high schools with 3,667 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Howard Lake score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard Lake exceed expectations.

1. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

2. Dassel-cokato Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students

3. Buffalo Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students

4. Maple Lake Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students

5. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students

6. Hlww Alternative Learning Program

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students

7. Step Td Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 16 Students

Best Middle Schools in Howard Lake, MN

Howard Lake, MN has 4 middle schools with 2,649 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Howard Lake score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard Lake exceed expectations.

1. Dassel-cokato Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students

2. Buffalo Community Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students

3. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 400 Students

4. Watertown-mayer Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Howard Lake, MN

Howard Lake, MN has 8 elementary schools with 2,276 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Howard Lake score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard Lake greatly exceed expectations.

1. Northwinds Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

2. Cokato Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students

3. Humphrey Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 278 Students

4. Maple Lake Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maple Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students

5. Watertown-mayer Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 528 Students

6. St James Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St James Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 111 Students

7. Journeys Alternative Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Howard Lake, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Howard Lake, MN has a total population of 3,397 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Howard Lake, MN

8,599

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Howard Lake, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard Lake, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard Lake, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

750 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Howard Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations