Pine River-backus School District
School District · Pine River, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#258 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,348
$1,260 vs Minnesota median
District size
879 students
Typical than Minnesota median
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 5.8/10, Pine River-backus School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine River-backus Alp, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pine River-backus School District students show an average math proficiency of 30.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.
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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 Alp is the highest-rated school in Pine River-backus School District with a composite score of 6.0/10.
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 30.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. 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 5.8/10 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 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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