Top Rankings
Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,465 students in Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,465 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,633
$18,580
Best Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown-mayer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Paul Ave
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0300
Gr: K-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Watertown-mayer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0400
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Watertown Mayer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wm - Connections
Alternative School
1001 Highway 25 Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,465 students.
What is the rank of Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #97 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
91% of Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District 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 Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Watertown-Mayer ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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