For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 589 students in Fillmore Central 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 Fillmore Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
589 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fillmore Central 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
545 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
46
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,611 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 $14,645 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,611
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,645
$18,586
Best Fillmore Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 589 students.
What is the rank of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District is ranked #244 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore Central School District?
93% of Fillmore Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Fillmore Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,645 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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