Below Average
#1691 of 1,992 schools in MN
Community Middle
Middle School · Little Falls Community Schools · Little Falls, MN
A Little Falls Community Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 1ST AVE NE, Little Falls, MN 56345
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,399
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Win-middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–9 | 1.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Little Falls Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Middle is listed in Little Falls Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Middle
Community Middle is a public middle school in Little Falls, MN, part of Little Falls Community Schools, serving approximately 496 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,691 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Middle
What grades does Community Middle serve?
Community Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Community Middle?
Community Middle has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Middle rank in MN?
Community Middle ranks #1,691 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Community Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Community Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Community Middle a charter school?
No, Community Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Middle a Title I school?
No, Community Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Middle?
47.4% of students at Community Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Morrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (320) 616-4200
- Area population (ZIP 56345)
- 15,105
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56345; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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