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6.8 avg / 10

Hinckley-finlayson School District

School District · Hinckley, Minnesota

Students: 946
Teachers (FTE): 74

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,816

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#90 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,816

+$208 vs Minnesota median

District size

946 students

Typical than Minnesota median

About Hinckley-finlayson School District

Hinckley-finlayson School District is a Hinckley, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 946 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $14,816 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Hinckley-finlayson School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Finlayson Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Hinckley-finlayson School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hinckley-finlayson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.5%
School
State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hinckley-finlayson School District with test data.

Schools in Hinckley-finlayson School District

4 schools

District Details

City
Hinckley
Total Enrollment
946
Teachers (FTE)
74
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hinckley-finlayson School District?

Hinckley-finlayson School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hinckley-finlayson School District?

The average composite rating for Hinckley-finlayson School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hinckley-finlayson School District?

Hinckley-finlayson School District spends $14,816 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hinckley-finlayson School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hinckley-finlayson School District is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hinckley-finlayson School District?

Finlayson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hinckley-finlayson School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Hinckley-finlayson School District?

Across schools in Hinckley-finlayson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hinckley-finlayson School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Hinckley-finlayson School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
34.4%
ELA Proficiency
41.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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