For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 903 students in Pine River-Backus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pine River-Backus School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
903 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pine River-Backus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
840 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
60
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,919 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,250
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,919
$18,586
Best Pine River-Backus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine River-backus Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Midlevel Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Pine River-backus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine River-Backus School District?
Pine River-Backus School District manages 4 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of Pine River-Backus School District?
Pine River-Backus School District is ranked #342 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Pine River-Backus School District?
93% of Pine River-Backus School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine River-Backus School District?
Pine River-Backus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Pine River-Backus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,919 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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