Best Schools in Watson, MN
Watson, MN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,557 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Watson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watson, MN
The top high schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montevideo Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montevideo Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
2. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
3. Dawson-boyd Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watson, MN
The top middle schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montevideo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montevideo Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watson, MN
The top elementary schools in Watson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stevens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
2. Sanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montevideo Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 187 Students
3. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
4. Ramsey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montevideo Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watson, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watson, MN has a total population of 753 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watson, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watson, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watson, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watson, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Watson, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watson, MN
How many schools are in Watson, MN?
Watson, MN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,557 students in total.
How do schools in Watson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Watson score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Watson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 43%
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