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Farmington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,800 students in Farmington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Farmington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
6,800 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Farmington Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
21 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
310 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
717 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
416 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
4,918 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
416 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
470
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
446
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
484
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
475
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
502
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
501
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
531
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
531
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
537
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
564
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
568
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
577
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
493
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,979 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,003 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,979
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,003
$18,586
Best Farmington Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
North Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5580 170th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Akin Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5231 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 208th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1500
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 208th St West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Farmington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Maple St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Robert Boeckman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Denmark Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1400
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #88.
Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Online - Elementary School
Magnet School
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Online - High School
Magnet School
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Online - Middle School
Magnet School
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5013
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,800 students.
What is the rank of Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District is ranked #237 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington Public School District?
72% of Farmington Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Farmington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,003 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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