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#343 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 17% in state

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary

High School · Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. · Littlefork, MN

A Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 MAIN ST, Littlefork, MN 56653

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$17,399
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Littlefork-big Falls Secondary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Littlefork-big Falls Secondary 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low151/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,411

Median home value

$145,800

Median rent

$651/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Littlefork-big Falls School Dist.

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is listed in LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Littlefork-big Falls Secondary

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is a public high school in Littlefork, MN, part of Littlefork-big Falls School Dist., serving approximately 182 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Littlefork-big Falls Secondary

What grades does Littlefork-big Falls Secondary serve?

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Littlefork-big Falls Secondary rank in MN?

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary ranks #343 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Littlefork-big Falls Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Littlefork-big Falls Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Littlefork-big Falls Secondary a charter school?

No, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Littlefork-big Falls Secondary a Title I school?

No, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littlefork-big Falls Secondary?

44.5% of students at Littlefork-big Falls Secondary 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Koochiching County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 56653)
1,226
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
54.6
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 56653; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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