Serving 501 students in grades 6-12, Falls Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Falls Secondary's student population of 501 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falls Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Secondary is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Secondary's ranking?
Falls Secondary is ranked #997 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Falls Secondary is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Falls Secondary?
501 students attend Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Falls Secondary students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falls Secondary offer ?
Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Falls Secondary part of?
Falls Secondary is part of International Falls School District.
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