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Menahga Elementary School vs. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Menahga Elementary School or Wadena-deer Creek Elementary 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
Menahga Elementary School
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Menahga Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
511 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Menahga Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Menahga Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Menahga Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#670 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#1068 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Menahga Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in MN)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menahga Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Menahga Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menahga Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Menahga Public 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 Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Menahga Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
30
Kindergarten Students
68
94
Grade 1 Students
68
84
Grade 2 Students
80
87
Grade 3 Students
69
79
Grade 4 Students
73
90
Grade 5 Students
67
-
Grade 6 Students
82
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Menahga Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Menahga Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Menahga Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Menahga Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Menahga Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Menahga Public 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 Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
96%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Menahga Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Menahga Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Menahga Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Menahga Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Menahga Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Menahga Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Menahga Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Menahga Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Menahga Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Menahga Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wadena-Deer Creek School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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