International Falls School District

1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649-2488
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 894 students in International Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in International Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
894 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

International Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#198 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of International Falls   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International Falls   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International Falls   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of International Falls   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of International Falls   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
77 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
761 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
27
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
57
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,782 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of International Falls   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of International Falls   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,270
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in International Falls   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,782
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in International Falls   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best International Falls School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: 6-12
| 501 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to International Falls School District?
International Falls School District manages 2 public schools serving 894 students.
What is the rank of International Falls School District?
International Falls School District is ranked #201 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in International Falls School District?
85% of International Falls School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of International Falls School District?
International Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is International Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,782 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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