Summary:
The International Falls School District in Minnesota has only one elementary school, Falls Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher reading proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, it also faces challenges, particularly in math performance, which is consistently lower than the state average across all grades.
According to the data, Falls Elementary has fluctuated in its statewide ranking, ranging from 440th to 495th out of 872-881 elementary schools in recent years, indicating it is performing below average compared to its peers. The school's math proficiency rates are a particular concern, with the 5th-grade proficiency rate being the lowest at 30.43% in the 2024-2025 school year. In contrast, the school's reading proficiency rates are closer to or even higher than the state average, suggesting that it is doing a better job of supporting student learning in this subject area.
Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (49.49%) at Falls Elementary suggests that the school may be serving a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact academic performance. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1 in 2023-2024 indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support.
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