Waseca Junior and Senior High School is located in Waseca, Minnesota, United States. The school mascot is the bluejay and the school colors are blue and gold. It houses approximately 1,000 students in grades 7 through 12. They offer a rigorous curriculum which meets Minnesota standards.
Serving 280 students in grades 7-8, Waseca Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waseca Junior High School's student population of 280 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
Think Blue. Achieve Gold!
School Rankings
Waseca Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waseca Junior High School is 0.41, 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
#1280 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waseca Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waseca Junior High School's ranking?
Waseca Junior High School is ranked #1280 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Waseca Junior High School?
280 students attend Waseca Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waseca Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waseca Junior High School?
Waseca Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waseca Junior High School offer ?
Waseca Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waseca Junior High School part of?
Waseca Junior High School is part of Waseca Public School District.
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