Wadena-Deer Creek School District

The Wadena-Deer Creek School District in Minnesota consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges.

The standout school in the district is Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of Minnesota high schools and maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 85.2%, which is above the state average. In contrast, the district's middle school, Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade, is the academic standout, with exceptional performance on MCA-III tests, particularly in math, reading, and science, often exceeding the district and state averages.

The district's elementary school, Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary, faces some challenges, with relatively low test scores compared to the state average. This, combined with the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students across the district, suggests that the Wadena-Deer Creek School District may need to focus on addressing the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged population to drive more consistent academic success across all schools.