Best Schools in Wendell, MN
Wendell, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,924 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Wendell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wendell, MN
The top high schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
2. Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
3. Herman Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herman-norcross School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wendell, MN
The top middle schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 769 Students
2. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wendell, MN
The top elementary schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area N. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. Adams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 281 Students
3. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 369 Students
4. Herman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herman-norcross School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 59 Students
5. Campbell-tintah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell-tintah Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wendell, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wendell, MN has a total population of 572 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wendell, 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 Wendell, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wendell, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wendell, 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 Wendell, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wendell, MN
How many schools are in Wendell, MN?
Wendell, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,924 students in total.
How do schools in Wendell perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wendell score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Wendell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wendell?
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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