Top Rankings
Red Lake Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Red Lake Falls Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Red Lake Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
384 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Red Lake Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
n/a
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
333 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
23
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,177 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,438 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,177
$17,860
Spending / Student
$32,438
$18,586
Best Red Lake Falls Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District is ranked #110 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake Falls Public School District?
87% of Red Lake Falls Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Red Lake Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,438 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
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