Pine River-backus School District
School District · Pine River, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Pine River-backus School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pine River-backus School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pine River-backus High School
Pine River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine River-backus Elementary
Pine River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine River-backus Alp
Pine River · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#201 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,348
$1,260 vs Minnesota median
District size
879 students
Typical than Minnesota median
The short answer
Pine River-backus School District ranks #201 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Pine River-backus School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine River-backus High School (7.1/10), Pine River-backus Elementary (6.3/10), and Pine River-backus Alp (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pine River-backus School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine River-backus High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pine River-backus Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Pine River-backus Alp | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pine River-backus School District
Pine River-backus School District is a Pine River, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 879 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $13,348 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Pine River-backus School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine River-backus High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pine River-backus School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pine River-backus School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pine River-backus School District with test data.
Schools in Pine River-backus School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Pine River
- Total Enrollment
- 879
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pine River-backus School District?
Pine River-backus School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pine River-backus School District?
The average composite rating for Pine River-backus School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pine River-backus School District?
Pine River-backus School District spends $13,348 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pine River-backus School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pine River-backus School District is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pine River-backus School District?
Pine River-backus High School is the highest-rated school in Pine River-backus School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pine River-backus School District?
Across schools in Pine River-backus School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pine River-backus School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Pine River-backus School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
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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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