Best High Schools in Wadena County, MN

Wadena County, MN has 7 high schools with 1,690 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 Wadena County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wadena County don't meet expectations.

1. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students

2. Staples-motley Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students

3. Menahga High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students

4. Sebeka Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students

5. White Pine Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 12 Students

6. Verndale Secondary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students

7. Freshwater Education District Alc

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 88 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wadena County, MN

Wadena County, MN has 3 middle schools with 1,146 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 Wadena County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wadena County don't meet expectations.

1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students

2. Motley-staples Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wadena County, MN

Wadena County, MN has 6 elementary schools with 1,360 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 Wadena County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wadena County meet expectations.

1. Sebeka Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students

2. Menahga Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 681 Students

3. Verndale Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students

4. Staples-motley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students

5. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students

6. Verndale Area Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Verndale Area Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wadena County, MN

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

Community Factors

Wadena County, MN has a total population of 14,065 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wadena County, MN

4,227

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wadena County, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wadena County, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wadena County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations