For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,008 students in Hinckley-Finlayson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hinckley-Finlayson School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
1,008 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hinckley-Finlayson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
153 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
2%
# Asian Students
12 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
684 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
62
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,158 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,793
$17,887
Spending / Student
$15,158
$18,614
Best Hinckley-Finlayson School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Hinckley Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Blair Ave S
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Grades: 7-12
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Learning Center
Alternative School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine County Transition Program
Special Education School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,008 students.
What is the rank of Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District is ranked #420 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
68% of Hinckley-Finlayson School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Hinckley-Finlayson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,158 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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