Top Rankings
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,310 students in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51爆料s in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
1,310 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
14 Students
103,522 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,160 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
97
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,927 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,564
$17,744
Spending / Student
$14,927
$18,465
Best Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Elm Ave
Waverly, MN 55390
(320) 543-4680
Waverly, MN 55390
(320) 543-4680
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,310 students.
What is the rank of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District is ranked #257 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
88% of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,927 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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