For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 496 students in 56649, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in 56649, MN is Falls Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 56649 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56649, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56649, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
56649, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56649, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56649, MN include Falls Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 56649?
1 public middle schools are located in 56649.
What is the racial composition of students in 56649?
56649 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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