Top Rankings
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 20 students in Region 4-Lakes Country Service 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 Region 4-Lakes Country Service 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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
20 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
District Rank
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 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 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%
# White Students
13 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
65%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
1
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
3
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
1
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
1
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$455,096
$15,834

Spending / Student
$546,466
$15,759

Best Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
Special Education School
524 Willow Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District manages 2 public schools serving 20 students.
What is the rank of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District is ranked #144 out of 522 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
65% of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District?
Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
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