Waubun Elementary

Waubun Elementary is a public middle school located in Waubun, Minnesota, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools district and appears to be facing some challenges compared to state averages and district-level performance.

Academically, Waubun Elementary consistently underperforms the state averages in both Math and Reading proficiency across all grades and years. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's Math proficiency for all grades is 21.43% compared to the state average of 45.21%, and its Reading proficiency for all grades is 32.26% compared to the state average of 49.59%. Science proficiency is also low, with the school scoring around 17-20% proficient compared to the state average of around 40%. Additionally, the school's performance lags behind the district-level scores in both Math and Reading.

Another factor that may contribute to the school's academic challenges is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.91% to 76.16% over the past three school years. This suggests that Waubun Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. However, the school has seen an improvement in its student-teacher ratio, decreasing from 17.2 in 2021-2022 to 11.8 in 2023-2024, which may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.