Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
400 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) Middle School, located in Howard Lake, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the HLWW School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to develop into responsible, active members of their community.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, HLWW Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which helps to build school spirit and personal character. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on small-town values, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families to ensure each student feels connected, challenged, and supported throughout their middle school years.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, HLWW Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which helps to build school spirit and personal character. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on small-town values, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families to ensure each student feels connected, challenged, and supported throughout their middle school years.
400
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 363 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White363 (90.7 %)
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Hispanic17 (4.3 %)
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Two or More13 (3.3 %)
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Black5 (1.3 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED |
| Phone: | (320)543-4660 |
| Website: | http://www.hlww.k12.mn.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 400 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 90 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
98
Grade 6
95
Grade 7
93
Grade 8
114
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 98 |
| Grade 6 | 95 |
| Grade 7 | 93 |
| Grade 8 | 114 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 188 | 47% |
| Male | 212 | 53% |
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