For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 379 students in Wheaton Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Wheaton Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,711 Schools
# Students
379 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wheaton Area Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
308 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
30
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,567 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending (20-21)
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$17,507
$17,887
Spending / Student (20-21)
$17,567
$18,614
Best Wheaton Area Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: 6-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 379 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District is ranked #233 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton Area Public School District?
81% of Wheaton Area Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Wheaton Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,567 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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