WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
380 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Waseca Intermediate School, located at 400 19th Ave NW in Waseca, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Waseca Public Schools district. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (generally serving grades 3–5). As an intermediate-level institution, it is designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and the more complex departmentalized structure of middle school, offering a supportive environment that encourages students to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Waseca, fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local residents. Beyond its core curriculum, Waseca Intermediate emphasizes character development and student well-being, often utilizing specialized programs to help children navigate the transition toward adolescence. By providing a blend of structured learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a community-centered atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges and social responsibilities they will encounter as they move forward into the secondary education system.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Waseca, fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local residents. Beyond its core curriculum, Waseca Intermediate emphasizes character development and student well-being, often utilizing specialized programs to help children navigate the transition toward adolescence. By providing a blend of structured learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a community-centered atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges and social responsibilities they will encounter as they move forward into the secondary education system.
380
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 286 |
| Hispanic | 56 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White286 (75.3%)
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Hispanic56 (14.7%)
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Two or More28 (7.4%)
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Asian4 (1.1%)
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Black3 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (507)835-3000 |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 380 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 131 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 39 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
118
Grade 5
137
Grade 6
125
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 118 |
| Grade 5 | 137 |
| Grade 6 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 199 | 52.4% |
| Male | 181 | 47.6% |
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