For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 741 students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,723 Schools
# Students
741 Students
870,535 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
57,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#418 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.59
% American Indian
79%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
16%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,385 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,980 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,385
$17,860
Spending / Student
$22,980
$18,585
Best Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools manages 5 public schools serving 741 students.
What is the rank of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools is ranked #425 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
79% of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,980 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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