WADENA-DEER CREEK 5TH AND 6TH GRADE

WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 COLFAX AVE SW
WADENA, MN 56482
170 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade, located at 600 Colfax Ave SW in Wadena, Minnesota, serves as a transitional academic hub for students moving from elementary school into middle school. As part of the Wadena-Deer Creek School District (ISD 2155), the school focuses on creating a supportive environment designed to help pre-adolescent students navigate more complex curriculum and social development. The facility emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while encouraging students to take more responsibility for their academic progress.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the district’s commitment to fostering a sense of community within the Wadena area. The program is structured to prepare 5th and 6th graders for the increased rigor of junior high, balancing structured classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular growth. By bridging the gap between elementary and secondary education, Wadena-Deer Creek aims to ensure that its students have the necessary tools, confidence, and foundational knowledge to succeed as they advance through the district’s education system.
170
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    151 (88.8 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
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: WADENA-DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)632-2400
Website: http://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 93
Grade 6 77
Gender Ratio