Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School is a public school in Janesville, Minnesota, United States. JWP stands for Janesville, Waldorf, and Pemberton, the towns the school district covers. The school building holds all grades K-12. School colors are blue and silver. JWP's mascot is the Bulldog.
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School's ranking?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School often compared to?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Clair Elementary School, Waterville Elementary School, Hartley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School?
317 students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School offer ?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School part of?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School is part of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District.
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