Top Rankings
Thief River Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,806 students in Thief River Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Thief River Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
5 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,806 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Thief River Falls 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
53 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
20 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
10 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,485 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
103
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,047
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,734
$18,586
Best Thief River Falls School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 County Rd 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summer Nw Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thief River Falls School District?
Thief River Falls School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,806 students.
What is the rank of Thief River Falls School District?
Thief River Falls School District is ranked #284 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thief River Falls School District?
82% of Thief River Falls School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thief River Falls School District?
Thief River Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Thief River Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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