Little Falls Community Schools

The Little Falls Community Schools district in Minnesota consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one regular and one continuing education), and no alternative schools. The data reveals several standout schools within the district, as well as some areas for potential improvement.

Lindbergh Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading across all grades compared to the other elementary schools and the district/state averages. In 2024-2025, Lindbergh Elementary had 49.67% of students proficient or better in math, compared to the district average of 36.33% and the state average of 45.21%. Similarly, in 2024-2025, Lindbergh Elementary had 42.52% of students proficient or better in reading, compared to the district average of 41.53% and the state average of 49.59%. Knight Elementary also performs well, with proficiency rates often exceeding the district and state averages, especially in reading.

While the district's overall academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates, is below the state averages in both math and reading, the middle school and regular high school are performing closer to the district averages, indicating potential areas for improvement. The Little Falls Continuing Education high school, an alternative school, maintains a respectable 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 4.4% dropout rate, despite lower proficiency rates, suggesting the district's efforts to support students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting.