For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in Fosston Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fosston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,711 Schools
# Students
591 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fosston Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 516 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
66 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
477 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
54
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,474 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,653 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,474
$17,887
Spending / Student
$25,653
$18,614
Best Fosston Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magelssen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District is ranked #161 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fosston Public School District?
81% of Fosston Public School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Fosston Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,653 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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