Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted

The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district in Minnesota serves students from 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative learning program). The district as a whole is ranked 265 out of 446 in Minnesota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Humphrey Elementary and Winsted Elementary have the highest proficiency rates in Math and Reading, outperforming the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's two high schools, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. and Hlww Alternative Learning Program, both had graduation rates on par with the state average, but slightly higher dropout rates.

While the elementary schools in the district perform well, the middle and high schools lag behind in Math and Reading proficiency compared to state averages, suggesting a need to focus on improving academic outcomes at the secondary level. Additionally, several schools have seen their SchoolDigger ratings decline over the past 3 years, indicating a need to investigate the factors contributing to this decline. The district's socioeconomic diversity, as reflected in the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, may also require tailored approaches to support students from different backgrounds.