D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Leaf River Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, Wadena, MN 56482
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 25th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
19
Students
enrolled
4.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%25/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%65/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−28 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 2222 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
City Wadena
ZIP Code 56482
District 2700014
NCES School ID 270001403675
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56482

Understanding the community around Leaf River Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,310
Per Capita Income $28,486
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,500
Median Rent $660
Owner-Occupied 64.9%
Renter-Occupied 35.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leaf River Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 73.7%
Female 26.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.2%
Two or More Races 10.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 19
Teachers (FTE) 4.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 4.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leaf River Academy?
Leaf River Academy has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leaf River Academy?
Leaf River Academy has 19 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.1:1.
What grades does Leaf River Academy serve?
Leaf River Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Leaf River Academy receive per student?
Leaf River Academy receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Leaf River Academy in 56482 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,764
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
35.1%

Other Schools in 56482

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026