Top Rankings
Red Lake Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Red Lake Falls Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Red Lake Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
389 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Lake Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,931 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,021 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,931
$17,854
Spending / Student
$32,021
$18,580
Best Red Lake Falls Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District is ranked #105 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake Falls Public School District?
86% of Red Lake Falls Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lake Falls Public School District?
Red Lake Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Red Lake Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,021 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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