Southern Plains Bridges

1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
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Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southern Plains Bridges ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Plains Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Southern Plains Bridges's student population of 26 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southern Plains Bridges ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Plains Bridges is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1572 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Plains Bridges, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southern Plains Bridges and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southern Plains Bridges and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southern Plains Bridges.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Plains Bridges and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southern Plains Bridges and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Plains Bridges and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Plains Bridges's ranking?
Southern Plains Bridges is ranked #1572 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Plains Bridges?
The graduation rate of Southern Plains Bridges is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southern Plains Bridges?
26 students attend Southern Plains Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southern Plains Bridges students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Plains Bridges?
Southern Plains Bridges has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Plains Bridges offer ?
Southern Plains Bridges offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southern Plains Bridges part of?
Southern Plains Bridges is part of Southern Plains Education Coop. School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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