Serving 186 students in grades 7-12, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary encompasses the entire school district in Littlefork, MN, covering approximately 876.9 square miles. Students typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 34.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary's student population of 186 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Littlefork-big Falls Secondary's ranking?
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is ranked #933 out of 1,773 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?
The graduation rate of Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?
186 students attend Littlefork-big Falls Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Littlefork-big Falls Secondary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Littlefork-big Falls Secondary offer ?
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Littlefork-big Falls Secondary part of?
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is part of Littlefork-Big Falls School District.
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