Top Rankings
Fergus Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,938 students in Fergus Falls Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fergus Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
10 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,938 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fergus Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
23 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
11 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
115 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
2,442 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
217 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
221
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,165 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,987 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,165
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,987
$18,586
Best Fergus Falls Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Northern Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 2-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave E
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Iq Academy 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Iq Academy K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 5-12
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Iq Academy 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: 1-2
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: PK-1
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Randolph Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,938 students.
What is the rank of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District is ranked #70 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Public School District?
83% of Fergus Falls Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Fergus Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,987 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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