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North Woods Elementary School vs. Wayzata West Middle School

Should you attend North Woods Elementary School or Wayzata West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Woods Elementary School
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Wayzata West Middle School
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

North Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Wayzata West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 714 students in grades 6-8, Wayzata West Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
809 students
714 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayzata West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Woods Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayzata West Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Woods Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayzata West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#13 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
#31 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Woods Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayzata West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 1% in MN)
75%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayzata West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
81%
(Top 1% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayzata West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in MN)
57%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Woods Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayzata West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Woods Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayzata West Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
135
-
Grade 1 Students
139
-
Grade 2 Students
127
-
Grade 3 Students
142
-
Grade 4 Students
137
-
Grade 5 Students
129
-
Grade 6 Students
-
253
Grade 7 Students
-
239
Grade 8 Students
-
222

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
29%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Woods Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wayzata West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayzata West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayzata West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Woods Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayzata West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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