WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WASECA, MN with about 474 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (507) 835-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WASECA, MN 56093-2276
(507) 835-3000
WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WASECA, MN with about 474 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 36.61
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.