Waconia Public School District
- WACONIA, MN
School District
Waconia Public School District
- grade AOverall Grade
- WACONIA, MN
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 27 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade C minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Elementary Schools in Waconia Public School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
63%
Percent Proficient - Math
62%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1290
20 responses
Average ACT
26
396 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade C minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
4,045
Free or Reduced Lunch
11.2%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$65,414
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.9%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,804 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$101,619
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,174
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$387,600
National
$281,900Waconia Public School District Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 27 reviews
Waconia has great teachers and academics but the problem is the students. There’s cliques so there’s always tension among everyone and if you aren’t involved in a club or sport, you are considered an outsider. Also the administration only cares about money and how well you do on the MCA test so they get more funding. The school year of 2023-2024, they decided to make us pay for parking passes per trimester so about $150 per driving student plus they are making us pay $145 for prom. The administration is in a lot of debt and is now using the students to pay off that debt. On the bright side, Waconia does offer AP, PSEO, etc. and it has made everything so much easier getting into college since you would have college credits under your belt by the time you go to college. However, some colleges don’t accept PSEO credits so look into everything. The guidance counselors will be able to help you if you need to figure out where to go. They also keep you on track to graduate and are nice!
my kids are in classes with 70 students as they are in standard operating debt and therefore cannot hire good teachers so they are taking anyone.
70 kids in one class in middle school is preposterous. This school does not deserver the 16th rank on your survey I bet they are last in things like inclusivity and diversity and it is only made worse in that they cannot find teachers to work for the silly school board who put the district in debt for years.
I hope this survey stands to set the record straight at how poor Waconia is at managing their finances and respecting teachers.
70 kids in one class in middle school is preposterous. This school does not deserver the 16th rank on your survey I bet they are last in things like inclusivity and diversity and it is only made worse in that they cannot find teachers to work for the silly school board who put the district in debt for years.
I hope this survey stands to set the record straight at how poor Waconia is at managing their finances and respecting teachers.
Waconia is a great place to raise a family and the excellent public schools are a big reason why. The district is the perfect size where students have the same variety of clubs, teams, ensembles to choose from as larger schools, but more opportunities to participate with about 300 students per graduating class.