For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 869 students in Hinckley-Finlayson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hinckley-Finlayson School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
869 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hinckley-Finlayson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
% American Indian
14%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
65%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,319 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,582 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,319
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,582
$18,463
Best Hinckley-Finlayson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hinckley Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Blair Ave S
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6443
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Learning Center
Alternative School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine County Transition Program
Special Education School
201 Main St E
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Hinckley, MN 55037
(320) 384-6132
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District manages 5 public schools serving 869 students.
What is the rank of Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District is ranked #404 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
65% of Hinckley-Finlayson School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Hinckley-Finlayson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hinckley-Finlayson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,582 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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