Top Rankings
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 82 students in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
82 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
n/a
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
71 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
2
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,000 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,110 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,000
$17,860
Spending / Student
$46,110
$18,586
Best Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
fergus falls elementary sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District manages 3 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District is ranked #145 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District?
86% of Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Fergus Falls Area SP. ED. Coop. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,110 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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