For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
368 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,030 is higher 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 $18,092 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,030
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,092
$18,580
Best Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #240 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
80% of Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Wheaton Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,092 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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