Total enrollment
1,079
+46 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Minnesota · 1,079 students · 1 city
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT in Minnesota operates 3 K-12 public schools, enrolling about 1,079 students (around 360 per school).
4-year change in WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.8% | #125 of 163 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,079 | #149 of 269 | #6,670 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #189 of 269 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #145 of 267 | #5,633 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.0% | #84 of 269 | #4,906 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.1% | #107 of 152 | #5,239 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,042 to 1,079 students (up 4%) and from 70 to 72 full-time teachers (up 3%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WADENA-DEER CREEK SENIOR HIGH | Wadena | High | 07-12 | 470 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY | Wadena | Elementary | PK-04 | 450 |
| WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE | Wadena | Middle | 05-06 | 159 |
About WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT administers 3 public schools across Minnesota, collectively instructing roughly 1,079 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,079 students, rose 4% from the 1,033 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.