Serving 511 students in grades 6-12, Falls Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falls Secondary's student population of 511 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falls Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Secondary is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Secondary's ranking?
Falls Secondary is ranked #1270 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Falls Secondary is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Falls Secondary?
511 students attend Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Falls Secondary students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Secondary?
Falls Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falls Secondary offer ?
Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Falls Secondary part of?
Falls Secondary is part of International Falls School District.
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