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#1330 of 1,992 schools in MN
Little Falls Senior High
High School · Little Falls Community Schools · Little Falls, MN
A Little Falls Community Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 5TH AVE SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Little Falls Senior High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Little Falls Senior High 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid State Ed Dist Steps Trans. ProgEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Win-high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 8 | 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
- #2 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
Little Falls Senior High is listed in Little Falls Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Falls Senior High
Little Falls Senior High is a public high school in Little Falls, MN, part of Little Falls Community Schools, serving approximately 769 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Falls Senior High
What grades does Little Falls Senior High serve?
Little Falls Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Little Falls Senior High?
Little Falls Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Senior High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Falls Senior High rank in MN?
Little Falls Senior High ranks #1,330 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Little Falls Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Falls Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Little Falls Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Falls Senior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Little Falls Senior High a charter school?
No, Little Falls Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Falls Senior High a Title I school?
No, Little Falls Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Falls Senior High?
40.4% of students at Little Falls Senior High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Morrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (320) 616-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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