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, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative learning program. The district has a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage among the schools.

Among the standout schools, Winsted Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment. The Hlww Alternative Learning Program also has a small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5, which may benefit the 16 students enrolled in this specialized program. In terms of academic performance, Humphrey Elementary stands out with its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 63.64%, which is higher than the district and state averages.

While the district's schools generally perform at or slightly above the state average on standardized tests, there are some areas of concern. The low representation of minority students and the higher free/reduced lunch rates at some schools, such as Winsted Elementary with a 48.44% rate, may suggest potential equity issues that could be further investigated. Additionally, the alternative learning program has a lower graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to the main high school, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec., which maintains a strong 97.0% four-year graduation rate.