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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 55.8% of Watonwan County's student body in 2023-24 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

There were 1,107 Hispanic students enrolled in Watonwan County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.4% more than the previous year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Data showed that Watonwan County welcomed 1,983 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 55.8% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.

Among the seven schools in the county, St. James Middle/High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 326.

According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Minnesota's fourth graders scored 241 in math, just above the national average of 237. Their reading score of 216 was on par with the U.S. average, but shows a slight decline over recent years. Eighth graders scored 284 in math and 264 in reading, both above the national averages. 

However, despite these results, both grade levels remain below pre-pandemic levels in math and reading.

As of 2024, according to Public School Review, the student-to-teacher ratio in Minnesota's public schools stands at 1:16, slightly worse than the national average of 1:15. This is part of a larger framework within Minnesota's educational system, which is the 10th largest in the United States, accommodating over 869,000 students across 2,709 public schools.

Ethnicities in Watonwan County County in 2023-24 School Year

Hispanic (55.8%)White (41.3%)<5% Ethnicities (3.0%)

Enrollment Demographics in Watonwan County Schools During 2023-24 School Year

School NameNo. of Hispanic Students% of Hispanic StudentsTotal School Enrollment
Butterfield Elementary School7471.8%103
St. James Northside Elementary School31964.8%492
Butterfield Secondary School6358.9%107
St. James Middle/High School32656.1%581
Armstrong School3552.2%67
Madelia Elementary School17550.9%344
Madelia Secondary School11539.8%289

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