Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. School District
School District · Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
J.a. Hughes Elementary
Red Lake Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lafayette Secondary
Red Lake Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#6 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,896
+$2,288 vs Minnesota median
District size
389 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.a. Hughes Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lafayette Secondary | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.
Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. is a Red Lake Falls, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 389 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. District-level spending was $16,896 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette Secondary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. with test data.
Schools in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Red Lake Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- District spending per student
- $16,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
The average composite rating for Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.'s district-level spending was $16,896 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
Lafayette Secondary is the highest-rated school in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist.?
Across schools in Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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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