For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 436 students in Thief River Falls, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Thief River Falls, MN is Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thief River Falls, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Thief River Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thief River Falls, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Thief River Falls, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Booster Club Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Franklin Prowler Academy Targ Servs (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Northwest Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Thief River Falls, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Thief River Falls, MN include Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thief River Falls?
1 public middle schools are located in Thief River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Thief River Falls?
Thief River Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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