SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

32%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

33%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Pine River-backus High School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

15%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

45%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

35%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

15%
38%

ELA Proficiency

45%
46%

Science Proficiency

35%
39%

MN Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

80%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

11%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

11%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

MN Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

26.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

15.20 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$63,485

MN Average: $97,862

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

MN Average: 3.9%

Median Home value

$253,517

MN Average: $325,331

Median Rent

$965 /mo

MN Average: $1,354

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

94.3%

MN Average: 93.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

MN Average: 15:1

Number of Teachers

30

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$72,921

Average for all teachers in Pine River-backus School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

377:1

MN Average: 328:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MN Average: 97%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

81%

MN Average: 74%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

3

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

3

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

8

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

2

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8633 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$16.95

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

94%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

2%

Latino

1%

Multiracial

1%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

1%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

35%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

20%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Pine River-backus High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Walker-hackensack-akeley Sec.

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 27.1 mi
Menahga High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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Park Rapids Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 34.0 mi
Aitkin Secondary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 35.6 mi
Verndale Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 37.0 mi
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Distance: 40.2 mi
Bertha Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 44.6 mi
Browerville Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 49.5 mi
Healy Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 53.8 mi